Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor (40 Hour)(Office/On-site)

Introduction

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Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor (PCN 145874) to join our team. This role will oversee work within the Merrit 3AB unit, an interdisciplinary treatment team within our Addiction Services Division in Middletown. 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:

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Oversee a multidisciplinary team, treating high complexity patients with substance use and mental health disorders;
• 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 mission of the Addictions Services Division is to work to stabilize, assist clients in develop coping skills, and help clients move into the recovery zone. In this role you will be working directly in our Merritt Hall 3 AB. This is a 30-bed rehabilitation unit providing American Society of Addiction Medicine (A.S.A.M.) level 3.7 intensive rehabilitation treatment. This unit specializes in trauma informed care, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and a variety of other clinical approaches to provide holistic care to the individuals we serve. A full range of medication-assisted treatment is also offered.

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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

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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.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Children and Families in-patient facility this class is accountable for directing and supervising a multi-shift clinical unit.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Schedules, assigns and oversees the work of a multi-shift unit including direct supervision of all shifts;
• Participates in the development of unit goals and objectives;
• Develops unit procedures and policies;
• Ensures compliance of unit procedures and policies;
• Assists in recruitment, selection, training and development of staff;
• Develops competency-based job descriptions for unit staff;
• Ensures unit staff receive appropriate training;
• Conducts performance appraisals, determines priorities and plans, coordinates and supervises unit activities;
• Ensures cross-shift communication among staff;
• Develops relationships with and acts as liaison to other operating units, agencies and outside officials;
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team to develop, evaluate and monitor programs;
• Coordinates interdisciplinary team meetings;
• Collaborate and direct any necessary alternate treatment;
• Monitors and tracks client care to ensure quality, effectiveness and timeliness of patient care and requisite hours of treatment are met;
• Facilitates bilingual interpretation as needed;
• Identifies barriers and assists in developing strategies and solutions for improving client care;
• Prepares reports;
• May perform clinical direct care duties;
• May write client treatment plans;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
  • relevant agency policies and procedures;
  • behavioral health treatment, principles and values of care;
  • psychiatric rehabilitation principles and/or addictions detox rehabilitation;
  • entitlement and benefit programs;
  • variety of intervention and support strategies;
• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles of risk management;
• Knowledge of
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • societal, cultural and gender issues as they impact upon mental illness;
  • psychotropic medications;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
  • facilitation, collaboration and conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to
  • identify and articulate philosophical foundations for specific program models or service approaches;
  • delegate authority;
  • plan and organize effectively;
  • integrate community resources into service delivery planning;
  • develop and maintain effective relationships with community representatives and staff;
• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of professional health care experience in a behavioral health setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at a lead or supervisory level responsible for coordinating the work of a unit or team of professionals in a behavioral health setting.

NOTE: For state employees the lead level is interpreted at the level of a Clinical Social Work Associate for the social work discipline and a Head Nurse for the nursing discipline. The supervisory level is interpreted at the level of a Supervising Addiction Counselor for the substance abuse/addictions discipline.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

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  College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  
  
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  A Master's degree in a health care field related to one of the disciplines in the Special Experience may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in an inpatient or hospital setting treating patients with co-occurring mental health substance use disorders.
• Experience with evidenced based addictions treatments.
• Experience supervising professional staff and coordinating clinical services in a multi-shift clinical unit.
• Experience providing trauma informed care for individuals who have encountered trauma and/or abuse.
• Knowledge of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria and Levels of Care.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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  Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a Clinical Social Worker or as a Registered Professional Nurse or as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of Connecticut.
  
  
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  Incumbents in this class may be required to possess certification as a clinical supervisor by the Connecticut Certification Board.
  
  
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  Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
  
  
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  Incumbents in this class maybe required to travel.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain clients, may have significant exposure to communicable and/or infectious diseases and risk of injury and may be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.

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.