DMHAS Assistant Division Director

Introduction

Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified individual to help lead our team as a DMHAS Assistant Division Director (PCN 105508). This position will assist with the oversight of the clinical programs and operations of the Addiction Services Division. Find out more information on this great opportunity below! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Work Shift: First shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: 1000 Silver St, Middletown, CT WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals; Provide support to hospital that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve; Assist our clients and employees so they can achieve success; Make a difference in the public sector; and Work together in a collaborative team environment. MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES: The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. The Connecticut Valley Hospital boasts a rich history first opening its doors over 150 years ago in 1868. As the State’s public hospital we provide treatment of mental illness and currently comprised of 18 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). In our operational framework, recovery is defined as a process of restoring or developing a positive and meaningful sense of identity apart from one’s condition and then rebuilding one’s life in the fullest sense. Recovery is an individualized patient-centered approach. Achieving and maintaining an optimal state of health and wellness is integrated in our recovery approach. Individuals acquire and practice life skills that will assist them in their recovery process. The Addictions Services Division�caters to a diverse patient population through a variety of specialized treatment programs. Our services are patient-centered and provided within a therapeutic, safe, and professional healthcare environment. We prioritize the individual’s potential for growth and change. Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us! Please note: A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:� Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.� BEFORE YOU APPLY:� Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. � Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.� Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.� Preferred Shift/Location:�Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.� Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.� Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.� Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY:� Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).��� Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!� Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.�� The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.�� Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:� Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Joseph K. Fried at joseph.fried@ct.gov.� Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Connecticut Valley Hospital, Division of General Psychiatry and Addiction Services and the Whiting Forensics Hospital this class is accountable for directing multiple clinical programs and administrative and/or support operations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Directs staff and operations of multiple clinical programs of a major division of a state hospital;� Coordinates, plans and manages division activities;� Formulates program goals and objectives;� Develops or assists in development and implementation of related policy; Interprets and administers pertinent laws;� Evaluates staff;� Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget;� Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division and hospital who might impact program activities; Ensures division compliance with monitoring agencies;� Takes lead role in strategic planning of division;� Assists with development and implementation of treatment program performance standards;� Assists in coordinating accreditation and/or certification activities for division; Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of division workforce plan;� Ensures compliance with quality assurance findings and recommendations; Identifies, plans, implements and evaluates staff training and development needs;� Promotes cultural diversity in workplace and ensures clients rights;� Monitors staff utilization to meet division goals;� Investigates and responds to critical incidents;� Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection; May represent division in grievances and hearings; May oversee grant, budget or contract preparation;� Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices; and ability to develop strategic plans; and ability to translate knowledge of recent developments in designated field into practice; relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; behavioral health policies and systems; principles and practices of public and/or health care administration; recovery principles and practices;� Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; analytical skills; Considerable ability to negotiate, mediate and resolve conflicts; manage staff in a clinical in-patient setting; collaborate within department, agency and community;� Ability to establish and manage multiple priorities; plan for collection, analysis and integration of data; interpret standards, contracts and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

GENERAL PSYCHIATRY AND ADDICTION SERVICES A Master's degree in a clinical discipline, public health administration, health care administration or hospital administration and seven (7) years of professional experience in behavioral health care.� WHITING FORENSIC A Master's degree in a clinical discipline, public health administration, health care administration or hospital administration and seven (7) years of professional experience in forensic behavioral health care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity directing clinical operations or the delivery of behavioral health care services. This experience includes the supervision of professional behavioral health care staff.�� NOTE: This capacity is interpreted as planning, supervising, organizing, directing and/or controlling resources of a major subdivision of an agency or organization. For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor or above.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Medicaid Section 1115 Substance Use Disorder Demonstration (SUD 1115) waiver standards and requirements, and as they apply to Withdrawal Management and Rehabilitation 3.7R Levels of Care. Experience overseeing and directing clinical and administrative operations of an inpatient substance use and mental health facility to ensure the facility operates within established industry standards and in compliance with federal regulations, contractual agreements, and accreditation standards. Experience developing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators for programs and divisions, including performance improvement initiatives and corrective action steps to improve outcomes and meet KPI target goals. Experience collecting and analyzing data as it relates to treatment effectiveness outcomes including: discharges against medical advice (AMA), utilization rates, authorization rates, and quality and quantity of service provisions. Experience working in a union environment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain the appropriate current license for clinical social work, marital and family therapist, professional counselor, registered nurse or clinical psychologist.�

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Salary : $129,888 - $177,096