Leadership Associate (Target: Behavioral Health Program Manager)(Leadership Associate (Managerial) | Office/On-site)

Introduction

Are you a current DMHAS employee?

Do you want to take the next step in your career?

Come make your impact with our team in Waterbury!

The Western CT Mental Health Network (WCMHN), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a current DMHAS employee to join our team as a Leadership Associate (PCN 25735), with a target job class of Behavioral Health Program Manager. This position will oversee work within our facility in Waterbury. 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: 55 West Main St, Waterbury, CT

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• As a State of Connecticut employee, we offer the same competitive benefits which you are accustomed (Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page)!
• Continue working 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:

• Oversees and monitors contracts for private nonprofit agencies with the WCMHN, working collaboratively with these agencies and assisting them with adherence to their contracts. Provides assistance and consultation as needed to address barriers to contractual compliance. Develops performance improvement plans to address underperforming contracted agencies.
• Creates pre-authorizations to initiate new or amended contracts.
• Ensures all aspects of agency compliance with applicable DMHAS policy, state and federal laws, regulations and statutes. Conducts HIPAA Breach investigations and reports to the Office of Civil Rights when applicable.
• Plans and coordinates education and training activities for the service system (Waterbury, Danbury and Torrington) to include both state and contract agency staff. Coordinates space for trainings, registration, obtaining CEU’s, etc. Coordinates student placements throughout the Network.
• Oversees the Random Moment in Time Study (RMTS) for all of WCMHN staff.
• Acts as the point person for the Mental Health Waiver Program.
• Responsible for Medicaid/Medicare enrollment and point person for Targeted Case Management
• Coordinates Connecticut Women’s Consortium training slots, as well as other training as needed.
• Provides oversight of the Supported Employment and Education programs. Participates in statewide Supported Employment and Education Manager meetings.
• Participates in statewide meetings, including but not limited to Service System Manager, Supported Employment and Education and TCM.
• Performs exit interviews with employees leaving employment from the Network.
• Participates as part of the Executive team developing policies and procedures to adhere to state and federal regulations.
• Coordinates new employee orientation program and presents Compliance, RMTS and Supported Employment and Education training for all new hires.

Salary Information:

Appointments to this class shall be five (5) percent below the minimum of the designated class OR the salary of a current state employee, to include all branches of Connecticut state government, if it exceeds that amount up to the maximum of the salary grade of the designated class. For current state employees, compensation will be in accordance with guidelines for computing salary adjustments set forth by the Department of Administrative Services, Determining Salary Upon Change in Class Manual.

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.

Approximately 7,000 clients receive services in a variety of programs at the Western Connecticut Mental Health Network, including Peer Support Programs, Supported Employment, Homeless Services, Residential, Crisis Services, Jail Diversion, Outpatient, Case Management, Behavioral Health Home, Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT) and Young Adult Services.

The Western Connecticut Mental Health Network’s mission is to provide a comprehensive and effective recovery-oriented system of mental health and addiction services that promotes self-sufficiency, dignity, cultural sensitivity and respect.

Western Connecticut Mental Health Network is committed to the following values:

• Choice
• Hope
• Access
• New Opportunities
• Growth
• Empowerment

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

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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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.
• 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.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency incumbents in this class participate in a formal development program designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify for appointment to a designated managerial or professional confidential class assigned to the MP Pay Plan.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Participates in a formal development program designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed in order to qualify for appointment and advancement to a designated managerial or professional/ confidential class;
• Performs and/or learns the duties of the designated function;
• Performs and/or learns leadership skills and develops leadership traits;
• Prepares program progress reports;
• Attends managerial meetings germane to designated function;
• Prepares and gives presentations;
• Assists in major projects;
• Participates in budget preparation and management;
• Attends formal training courses;
• Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• May lead special projects;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to
  • understand and apply state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • analyze and solve problems;
  • effect and manage change;
  • plan for and implement excellent customer service;
  • learn a new knowledge base in functional area;
  • learn and apply policy and procedure;
• Managerial aptitude.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated class at the completion of the development program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a behavioral health and addiction services, outpatient facility.
• Understanding of the DMHAS contracting process.
• Understanding of DMHAS data collection procedures and report generation from Data Performance Application System (DDaP) or other DMHAS platforms.
• Understanding the monitoring process of Private Non-Profit.
• Experience working collaboratively with department and agency managers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prior to appointment to this class there must be an approved managerial or professional confidential designated class identified to which the incumbent will be appointed upon successful completion of an approved development program. Incumbents in this class must meet the experience and training requirements of the identified designated class at the end of the development program.
• The work schedule for this classification is full-time. Incumbents in this class must work a full-time forty (40) hours per week schedule.
• Incumbents in this class will be eligible for reclassification to the designated class without competitive examination upon successful completion of the development program and satisfactory service. The length of the development program should be designed around the requirements of the designated class and the prior experience of the incumbent but in no case should be less than one (1) year or exceed three (3) calendar years in accordance with C.G.S. 5-234.
• All appointments to this class shall be under terms of an approved development program and in accordance with a time schedule approved by the Department of Administrative Services. 5. No additional working test period shall be required upon successful completion of the development program.

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.