Residential Clinical Program Director - Hotchkiss

McCall Behavioral Health Network • Torrington, CT

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Clinical Program Director will have the primary responsibility of overseeing the program operations and the implementation of clinical programming. This position supervises the residential team to ensure that the program delivers adult level of care, for a residential treatment program for substance use and mental health disorders. This position is responsible for assisting in designing and implementing the treatment programming including the use of evidence-based curricula and oversight of day-to-day operations and clinical supervision. The McCall Behavioral Health Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire hope and promote wellness and healing through a continuum of behavioral health services — prevention, treatment, recovery support, and community engagement — for individuals of all ages and families across Western Connecticut. For more than 50 years, they have reached out to those who often feel isolated in their struggles and have never turned anyone away for their inability to pay. Led by President and CEO Maria Coutant Skinner, LCSW, their passionate team of highly trained professionals is committed to helping individuals and families overcome adversity, foster resilience, and achieve wellness. With locations in Canaan, Danbury, Torrington, Waterbury, and Winsted, McCall serves over 3,500 clients annually, supporting individuals wherever they are on their recovery journey. At McCall, their mission is at the heart of everything they do, ensuring that everyone in their community has equitable access to best-in-class care and the resources they need to heal and thrive.

Requirements

• LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or LADC licensure required
• a minimum of 3 years previous experience working with recovering persons required
• Must have excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Previous clinical supervision experience required.
• Valid Driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with an electronic health record preferred.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and supervise staff as needed.
• Meet all required deadlines for signing off on clinical documentation for the program and ensure that documentation standards and timeliness are being met by staff.
• Provide and facilitate supervision to all clinical and residential staff – document supervision according to CARF and 1115 waiver certification policies and procedures – conduct chart audits and ensure authorizations are being completed.
• Scheduling of staff to ensure that there is always at least the minimum number of required staff on every shift, especially around vacations, holidays, sickness, and callouts.
• Develop and monitor performance goals, including 90-day and annual reviews – work with the Director of Quality Assurance on program goals and benchmarks.
• Oversee the program regarding administrative duties to ensure it is meeting CARF requirements and is in compliance with DPH and DMHAS standards: safety checks, incident reports, fire drills, etc.
• When needed, provide clinical services including but not limited to individual counseling, group counseling, treatment plan development, and assessments.
• Work with the Director of Residential Programs to review screenings and keep program beds full (95% occupancy rate); client screenings must meet the ASAM criteria for the level of care they are applying to.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.
• Provide transportation to clients for appointments as necessary.
• Provide services in other residential programs as necessary.
• Any additional responsibilities assigned by the Director of Residential Services.

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus of $8,000 for Fully-Licensed Professional
• 4 Weeks of PTO that increases with years of service
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical & Dental Insurance - with large employer-paid premium
• Life Insurance - 100% employer paid
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• AFLAC Voluntary Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tuition Discounts at participating schools
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NHSC Federal Loan Repayment (for approved sites)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 2 Gym Membership Options
• $10,000 retention bonus after 4 years of employment for fully licensed clinicians

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager