Program Director: Hendee Road House- 7350

Community Health Resources•Coventry, CT

2d•$70,033 - $105,049•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director leads Hendee Road House, a six-bed residential program in Coventry, Connecticut, for men with severe mental illness who are discharging from long-term hospitalization. The program addresses residents’ daily living needs and supports increased independence and self-efficacy through staff support in the residence and community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Services include skills development in daily living, symptom and medication management, coping, health and nutrition, relationships, personal safety, money management, and substance use education; linking residents with recovery supports; sober activities; and crisis intervention intended to reduce hospitalizations and emergency room visits. The Program Director provides clinical leadership and crisis response, oversees treatment services and program operations, supervises and evaluates staff, and is responsible for hiring, reporting, documentation, budgets, and productivity. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; assigned on-call coverage during and after program hours is also required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a mental health-related field is required; experience working with the target population and credits toward a graduate degree may be substituted for an advanced degree.
A minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a clinician.
LCSW, LMFT, LADC, or LPC licensure/certification/registration in Connecticut is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical supervisory experience and/or management experience in a mental health setting is preferred.
LCSW, LMFT, LADC, or LPC licensure/certification/registration in Connecticut is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct crisis intervention efforts and intervene as required.
Ensure clients receive treatment services focused on their presenting problems and requests for service; monitor client meetings and admission, continued-stay, and discharge criteria.
Provide clinical direction and leadership within the team.
Evaluate staff and initiate and follow through on progressive discipline when needed.
Ensure timely completion of reports and data related to performance indicators, DMHAS standards, program enrollment, and incidents or accidents.
Oversee chart audits and ensure required documentation is completed.
Hire staff.
Regularly review caseloads to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
Provide on-site coverage for other programs when needed.
Develop and execute a program marketing plan as needed.
Attend funder meetings.
Provide training and case consultation.
Provide assigned on-call coverage during and after program hours.
Ensure proper maintenance of vehicles, if applicable.
Participate in committees to improve agency service delivery and quality improvement.
Manage program budgets and productivity expectations.

Benefits

Health insurance and competitive insurance premiums.
Paid time off, including a birthday day off.
Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan.
Discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including tuition discounts at local colleges and universities.
Career development opportunities and a free training curriculum, including a Clinical Training Series.
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs.
Annual wellness stipend.
Free premium subscription to the Calm app.
Six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
Employee appreciation events, contests, lunch-and-learns, employee-led resource groups, and other involvement opportunities.