Program Director - Northfield Residential Program- 6353

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JOB TITLE:                           Program Director

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:         Full-Time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS:        Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM with flexibility and after call-hours

PROGRAM/LOCATION:   Northfield, Enfield, CT

PC#:                                      1368

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: NORTHFIELD

Northfield is a 24/7 residential program for adults with serious mental illness. We teach life skills and build healthy habits through skill-based groups and individual interactions. Residential Counselors and our therapy cat Lucy, work alongside our residents in their journey of understanding and accepting their illness and learning the skills necessary to live healthy independent lives. The care and support that we give our folks stays with them and their families long after they leave Northfield. If you want to make a lasting difference in someone’s life, this is the place to start!

Lead with purpose and heart as the Program Director at Northfield, where every day is a chance to inspire growth, healing, and lasting impact. Join a compassionate team — including therapy cat Lucy — dedicated to changing lives and restoring hope for adults living with serious mental illness.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides 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.
• Will collaborate across teams and divisions to improve quality, workflow, and communication to improve efficiency and general outcomes
• Ensures timely completion of reports.
• Oversees completion of chart audits.
• Ensures completion of insurance authorization for services rendered as necessary.
• Develop and executes marketing plan for program as needed
• On call coverage during and after program hours as assigned.
• Ensures proper maintenance of vehicles/if applicable.
• Participates in committees to improve agency service delivery and quality improvement.
• Responsible for program budgets and productivity expectations
• Ensures compliance with regulating bodies.
• Additional duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s Degree in mental health related field. 

Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with identified population. Two years of supervisory experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist required in state of CT is preferred.

Why Join CHR?

🏆 Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

🕒 Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

💰 Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

🏥 Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

🎓 Education & Tuition Support:

• 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.

📚 Career Development:

• 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.

💪 Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!

🎤 Employee Involvement:

• Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Join employee-led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

📢 Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

🌟 And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:               

Starting at $69,168/year min., and up commensurate upon experience. 

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

Salary : $69,168