Supervisor: Next Steps- 7003

Community Health Resources•Enfield, CT

4d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Supervisor within the Next Steps program in Enfield, CT. The Next Steps initiative is funded by DMHAS and DSS and aims to foster the creation and maintenance of permanent, affordable, service-supported housing for individuals with mental illness, chemical dependency, or both, who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or repeatedly experience this risk. The program focuses on providing permanent housing, resulting in minimal movement and often operating off a waitlist. CHR has both a Manchester and an Enfield Next Steps program, and referrals must come through the Greater Hartford Coordinated Access Network (211).

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, education (PSS program only), psychology or related field; consideration will be given for those with a bachelor's degree in similar fields with five years of appropriate experience in some programs.
A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience providing direct services in a mental health related field.
If in a field that requires licensure, must have a provisional level license (LMSW, LMFT-A, LPC-A).

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred not required.
LCSW, LMFT, LPC preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides case consultation, direction and leadership within the team.
Ensures clients receive services that are focused on presenting problems and clients’ request for treatment.
Directs crisis intervention efforts and intervenes as required.
Monitors client meetings, admission, continued stay and discharge criteria.
Reviews caseloads regularly to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
Oversees hiring, training, and performance management of staff within the program.
Facilitates team meetings.
Participates in internal and external meetings as needed by program and agency.
Ensures client, program and agency documentation is completed in a timely manner and according to program, agency, funder and accreditation/licensing standards.
Acts as primary point person for program and provides back up coverage as needed by program and agency.
Ensures proper maintenance of vehicles/if applicable.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
Contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Annual wellness stipend.
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.