What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator ll 1st shift Monday -Friday position at Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc?
**$5,000 sign-on bonus now available**
Why CMHA?
Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more.
Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders.
CMHA is looking to hire a full-time 40hrs per week Program Coordinator this position will be located in our New Britain, CT, based program. (Mon-Fri-8:30am-4:30pm)
Compensation Range: $74k minimum to $93k maximum a year, plus a $5,000 sign on incentive for new hires.
Incentive will be paid in Two installments, after 6 months of employment and 1 year of employment.
Incentive will be paid in Two installments, after 6 months of employment and 1 year of employment.
Starting salary will be determined based on relevant years of experience.
Position Summary: Oversees all program functions/operations in accordance with policies, procedures internal processes, and external regulatory agencies including, but not limited to, DPH, Joint Commission, DMHAS, DCF and Grant/Payer Sources. Ensures appropriate staffing pattern to meet consumer and/or program needs.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses all referrals to the program for clinical appropriateness and risk by reviewing all referral information and delegating review and care responsibility to appropriate staff.
- Ensures appropriate staffing to meet client and program needs.
- Conducts and documents staff meetings weekly to ensure timely and accurate communications related to client care, and facility cleanliness and safety.
- Provides and documents individual and/or group supervision to staff including routine performance assessments and corrective action processes in accordance with CMHA Policies and Procedures.
- Reviews and develops program effectiveness and best practices annually by conducting and documenting audits and outcome measures for reporting to internal departments and external licensing/regulatory/funding bodies.
- Participates, as a CMHA representative, in all necessary internal and external meetings that pertain to clinical care, compliance, and client activity
Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Health related field preferred (psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, alcohol and drug counseling).
- State of Connecticut license in related discipline required. (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PhD, PsyD). Valid Connecticut Driver’s License.
- Successful experience in the provision of direct clinical care of clients with severe/prolonged mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders or equivalent including diagnosing, treatment planning and evidence-based practices, preferably a minimum of 1 year.
- Successful experience in a management/supervisory role of direct care providers to clients with severe/prolonged mental illness or equivalent, preferably a minimum of 2 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience in or the ability and willingness to learn how to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system including: appointment scheduling, authorization tracking, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries
We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious work-life balance. We also care about your future. CMHA offers:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages
- 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service
- 11 observed holidays
- 3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend
- 2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year
- Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service
- Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) *must be approved annually
- Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household
- Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships
- Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
- Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment
- Free employee subscriptions to the calm app
- Annual Company Picnic
- CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program
Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to:
- Student loan consolidation and refinancing
- Loan payoff projection dashboard
- Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone
- College cost calculator
- College financial planning
- 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees' access to:
- Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers
- Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track
- Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable
- The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness
Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bon fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate of the basis of race, color, age, disability, sec, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familiar status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
Any individual needing assistance in completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at Careers@cmhacc.org.
Any individual needing assistance in completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at Careers@cmhacc.org.
Salary : $93,000
