Clinical Housing Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY : The Clinical Housing Supervisor provides leadership, oversight and coordinating functions supporting the DMHAS Client Money Management and Young Adult Services programs. This position will represent ABH and its services in a positive and professional manner and adhere to ABH's best practices, guidelines, policies and procedures as established, promoting ABH as a leader in behavioral healthcare in all interactions and work.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for the hiring, supervision, and evaluations for all Housing Coordinators in the DCMM / YAS contract.
• Supports program participants to maintain stabilized housing and ensures supportive services are specific to each consumer's clinical needs and treatment recovery.
• Conduct screenings and assessments to increase housing stability and wellness.
• Provide education to Housing Coordinators to support their clients with applying for eligible programs and benefits in order to secure stable, affordable, and safe housing.
• Collaborate with program participants to develop, revise, monitor, and implement the housing stability plan, informed by a person-centered approach.
• Establish a schedule of monthly community meetings and home visits with assigned program participants and various Housing Coordinators.
• Educate clients and staff on effective communication with property management and subsidy supports in order to meet their ongoing housing needs.
• Advocate for a clinically appropriate match in services and resources when necessary.
• Provide skills training groups and / or organize other community building forums with program participants and housing coordinators.
• Utilize a prevention approach to minimize crises with program participants; Respond to urgent situations in consultation with the DMHAS clinical team.
• Liaison with clinical teams, mainstream service providers, and community partners to facilitate appropriate service referrals and foster connections to needed services.
• Attend various clinical and team meetings as scheduled by Program Manager or DMHAS administrative staff.
• Meet weekly with Program Manager and as needed for guidance with complex situations.
• Review requests and necessary backup documentation for housing requests generated in our web-based programs.
• Provides direct clinical housing support services to designated clients as determined by the DMHAS clinical teams.
• In addition to role responsibilities, each staff member of Advanced Behavioral Health has the following responsibilities as a part of their employment :
• Models and reinforces ABH's mission to provide behavioral health, residential services, and primary care coordination for marginalized and disenfranchised clients receiving services through DMHAS, many of whom are coping with challenges including mental illness, addiction, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse.
• Models and reinforces ABH's values of quality, innovation, respect, equity, and integrity daily.
• Reinforces ABH's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Protects the privacy of our consumer's protected health information by maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other relevant CC related IT security regulations.
• Completes and stays current on role specific and organizational wide training.
• Performs other duties as assigned on an as-needed basis.
• Employs interpersonal expertise to provide good working relationships with members, providers, facilities and other ABH personnel;
• Maintains confidentiality of all client protected health information and adheres to all HIPAA related policies and procedures;
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and cultural sensitivity in all activities involving individuals of diverse backgrounds;
• Performs other tasks / responsibilities as required / assigned to support the business operations.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
• Master's degree in related field, with 3 years' experience;
• Current CT licensure in in a clinical field.
• Experience with community engagement and in facilitating effective partnerships across disciplines.
• Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate ability to work with providers and program staff; to supervise other employees; to support program operations; and to communicate effectively.KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :
• Strong attention to detail; ability to work on multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Excellent PC skills with demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Package (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook) and Internet;
• Competencies in the following areas : Administrative, Project Management, Leadership, Business Management, Accounting, Strategic Alignment and Change Management, Supervision, Management, Culture;
• Must have valid Driver's license and reliable transportation as this position may include statewide travel;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Learn More