Anticipated End Date:2026-09-06
Position Title:Manager Behavioral Health Services
Job Description:Manager Behavioral Health Services - Connecticut*Candidates Must Reside in the state of Connecticut.Location:
Hybrid 2: This role requires associates to be in-office
3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
Work Shift:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (EST)The
Manager Behavioral Health Services is responsible for Behavioral Health support teams within the ACCESS program and provides operational and clinical supervision to a multidisciplinary behavioral health team under the direction of the Program Director.
How you will make an impact:- Oversees day-to-day program operations, workflow coordination, staff supervision, provider engagement activities, and implementation efforts to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and successful program delivery.
- Coordinates implementation activities, supporting provider engagement, monitoring operational performance, facilitating communication among internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring timely completion of program deliverables
- Identifies and recommends revisions to policies/procedures
- Supports quality improvement activities.
- Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.
Minimum Requirements:- Requires current, active, unrestricted license such as either a RN, LCSW (as applicable by state law and scope of practice), LMHC, LPC, LMFT, or Clinical Psychologist to practice as a health professional within the scope of licensure in the state of Connecticut is required.
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing and minimum of 5 years of clinical experience with facility-based and/or outpatient psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment and extensive experience in case management and telephonic coaching with members with a broad range of complex psychiatric/substance abuse and/or medical disorders; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:- Demonstrated people leadership experience supervising licensed behavioral health clinicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Experience leading behavioral health programs within a managed care, healthcare, or community behavioral health setting preferred.
- Experience managing contract deliverables, operational workflows, quality improvement initiatives, and performance metrics.
- Knowledge of Connecticut behavioral health systems, community resources, and provider networks.
- Experience implementing new programs or operational initiatives while managing competing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple organizations and stakeholders.
- Experience working with state-funded behavioral health programs or government contracts preferred.
Job Level:Manager
Workshift:1st Shift (United States of America)
Job Family:MED > Licensed/Certified Behavioral Health Role
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