Program Director Sierra DOC Mental Health (New Haven)

Position: Program Director

Program: Sierra Pre Trial

Location: New Haven

Salary: $/year

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm/8:30am to 4:30pm. Must have flexibility to work alternate hours if required to meet the needs of the program. This position also has on-call responsibilities and is part of a weekend on-call rotation.

Program Summary:

The Sierra Pre Trial Program provides outpatient competency restoration assessments individual and group clinical services for adult justice involved males with a primary mental health diagnosis in a community based congregate living setting. During their 3-to-6-month length of stay residents receive psychoeducational and skill-building services to support them in reentering the community after a period of incarceration. The goal is to reduce recidivism through establishing positive behavioral change and prosocial community connectivity. The program also provides referrals to employment housing and educational services in the community on behalf of clients.

Position Summary:

The Program Director will provide direct clinical and task supervision for the Clinical Manager Clinician and direct care staff. The Program Director will focus on program operations and development work collaboratively with funders referring agents medical and clinical providers to establish wrap around services to reduce recidivism among the justice involved population. On-call responsibilities on a rotating basis.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills an ability to communicate clearly and effectively is highly motivated organized and committed to providing and sustaining a trauma informed environment. Experience working in a position that supports individuals living with mental illness is necessary. Experience working in a residential/congregate care setting strongly preferred.

Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Human Services discipline (i.e. counseling psychology social work)
• 3 years related leadership experience
• Licensed or licensed eligible (LMSW LCSW LPCA LPC LMFTA LMFT)
• Valid Drivers License
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

Orientation:

If selected for employment with The Connection newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.

Benefits:

• Medical dental vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment
• Paid time off (vacation personal and sick) with full time employment
• 12 paid holidays

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