Clinical Project Manager (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Rushford Center, one of Connecticut's leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs. We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs. Through the passion of our specialists, we continue to treat every patient with care, compassion and respect, while providing affordable and accessible services.
Job Summary
Responsible for clinical and administrative and staffing oversight and strategic planning operations and initiatives, and compliance of the MAT-PDOA grant funded project. Is accountable for all required activities are carried out per the NOFO and approved Project Narrative, deliverables and reports are submitted on time, and the project operates in accordance with SAMHSA terms and conditions and 2 CFR Part 200/300. Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the discipline's professional code of ethics. May provide direct care as needed.
Setting of clinical care and population served will depend on unique needs of Business Unit.
Job Responsibilities

1. Analyzes Program needs and develops meaningful goals and objectives that align with the organization's strategic goals. Prioritizes, eliminates impediments, and resolves problems to ensure care, treatment and services are fluid, evidence based and client centered. Establishes performance measures/expectations, identifies and recommends improvement opportunities.
2. Proactively analyzes departmental processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement; develops and implements improvement initiatives.
3. Manages program's established financial and staffing budgets. Uses resources to achieve the goals and objectives of the departments within established budgets by determining future needs, monitoring actual progress, and allocating resources to meet a changing environment. Supports program development and acquisition of grant related funding as needed.
4. Communicates effectively and develops collaborative working relationships with internal and external colleagues across departments/functions as well as in the community, considering the needs of the greater good.
5. Ensures programs of oversight meet standards set by governing bodies, including Dept of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS), Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB), Dept Children & Families (DCF), Dept Public Health (DPH), and Joint Commission.
6. Ensure timely, accurate submission of all Required SAMHSA reports and data (SPARS/SUPRT-C client and grantee level indicators; semi-annual, annual, and final progress reports).
7. Monitor implementation of all NOFO Required Activities (e.g., MOUD service delivery, DSM-5-TR clinical assessment, PDMP checks, overdose prevention/OORM distribution, infectious disease screening/referral) for alignment with approved Project Narrative.
8. Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, conflict management, scheduling, recruitment, and colleague engagement.
9. Provides goals and expectations for staff and holds them accountable. Sets and measures results with respect to established objectives.
10. Aligns own and team's work to support populations served and the business.
11. Distributes work and delegates to develop colleagues; monitors progress and creates a motivating and inclusive environment. Coaches, provides frequent feedback, and evaluates work performance.
12. Owns and deliver organizational change messages within team; proactively manage messages to bring all colleagues along meeting them where they are.
13. Leads the development of hospital and/or unit-based programming to meet the clinical and strategic needs of the patients and the milieu.
14. Leads focused initiatives on improved patient experience.
15. Ensures the cost-effective utilization of resources.
16. Maintains professional competence and knowledge. Demonstrates knowledge of care for required populations necessary to carry out safe and effective performance of duties.
17. Maintains accountability for compliance with all regulatory standards as well as compliance with all guidelines and regulations, including local, state, and federal laws, as well as Connecticut Department of Public Health.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, or Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy or Related Human Service Field
• 2 years of management experience in a healthcare related setting
• 3 years of experience as a licensed clinician
• Prior experience managing federal or state grant-funded programs.
• LCSW, LPC, or LMFT
• Experience with evidence-based SUD practices, including SBIRT and community-based SUD prevention/treatment approaches; familiarity with MAT/MOUD models preferred .
• Experience in program development, administration, and evaluation, including oversight of an evaluation study with direct service components preferred .
• Valid Driver's License

We take great care of careers.
As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs