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Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor (40 Hour)


Job Location:

Bridgeport, WV - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 155821 - 155821
Posted: 13 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction
Are you a behavioral health professional committed to delivering recover-oriented high-quality care
Bring your leadership skills to a role that strengthens inpatient and interdisciplinary behavioral health services!

The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor to support the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS). In this key leadership role you will oversee inpatient Social Services operations and provide guidance across multiple clinical disciplineshelping ensure safe effective and personcentered care for adults with complex behavioral health needs.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • DIVISION: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System
  • LOCATION:Bridgeport CT
  • SCHEDULE: Full-Time 40 Hours per Week First Shift Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • POSITION NUMBER: 085842

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
  • Lead and empower a multidisciplinary team dedicated to highquality recoveryoriented care
  • Shape clinical practice and support staff in delivering compassionate evidencebased services
  • Strengthen programs that help individuals achieve stability wellness and longterm recovery
  • Contribute your expertise to improving public behavioral health systems and community outcomes
  • Collaborate across disciplines to enhance care coordination safety and clinical effectiveness
    ABOUT US
    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.

    SWCMHS delivers a broad continuum of behavioral health services across the southwest region with campuses in Bridgeport and Stamford. SWCMHS provides inpatient outpatient ACT mobile crisis and community support services along with specialized programs for individuals who are deaf or hearing impaired and outreach for people experiencing homelessness. The agency also administers Shelter Plus Care a supportive housing program for individuals with behavioral health needs and histories of homelessness.

    PLEASE NOTE
    Selection Plan

    FOR THOSE WHO HOLD AN RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND DO NOT HOLD A MULTISTATE OR COMPACT REGISTERED NURSING LICENSE AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE PLEASE:

    1. Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;
    2. Complete a CT DPH online application online (expand the Public Health Practitioners grouping select Registered Nurse and then Start;
    3. Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursings :Nursys System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT read and agree to the terms enter your biographic information select your license type and select SEARCH. Review the results and select the Next button. Check the box next to Connecticut and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.

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    BEFORE YOU APPLY:

    • 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:

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    QUESTIONS WERE 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 please email Alyssa Hovanec.

    Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
    In the Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Developmental Services this class is accountable for directing a clinical division a clinical discipline or a clinical program within a specified geographic area.
    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
    • Manages all SWCMHS Inpatient Department of Social Services operations and provides administrative and clinical supervision to the staff of multiple clinical programs including Social Work Rehabilitation Substance Use Counseling Occupational Therapy and Psychology.
    • Manages all statewide patient Utilization Management activities and coordinates and facilities bi-monthly SWCMHS Utilization Management meetings
    • Ensures program compliance with standards established by outside monitoring agencies such as the Joint Commission/CMS/DPH/CLRP/DR-CT;
    • Ensures staff adherence to DMHAS Work Rules the DMHAS Code of Conduct Policy and DMHAS/SWCMHS Policies and Procedures and initiates progressive disciple when indicated
    • Maintains contact with individuals both within and outside of the facility who impact on program activities;
    • Monitors and evaluates staff and hold staff accountable to meet all clinical and administrative standards established for each departmental clinical discipline;
    • Participates in the administration of the patient money management program;
    • Coordinates plans and manages program activities;
    • Formulates program goals and objectives;
    • Develops or assists in the development and implementation of related policy and procedures;
    • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
    • Assists in the adherence of program budgets;
    • Manages the recruitment selection and retention of program staff;
    • Ensures compliance with quality assurance findings and recommendations;
    • Promotes cultural diversity in workplace and ensures client/individuals rights;
    • Identifies and plans training and development needs;
    • Analyzes problems at program level and takes appropriate action;
    • Initiates workforce planning and monitors staff utilization to meet identified goals;
    • Prepares or oversees preparation of reports;
    • Investigates and responds to critical incidents;
    • May represent program in grievances and hearings;
    • May perform clinical duties;
    • Performs related duties as required.
    KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
    • Considerable knowledge of
      • principles practices and issues of behavioral health care;
      • resources available to client/individual populations;
      • relevant agency policies and procedures;
    • Knowledge of
      • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
      • relevant state and federal laws statutes and regulations;
      • behavioral health policies and systems;
      • recovery principles and practices;
      • principles and practices of public and/or health care administration;
    • Considerable
      • interpersonal skills;
      • oral and written communication skills;
    • Ability to
      • influence actions of others;
      • negotiate mediate and resolve conflicts;
      • analyze and synthesize information;
      • collaborate within program department agency and community;
      • interpret standards contracts and regulations.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
    Four (4) years of professional experience in behavioral health care and a Masters degree in a clinical discipline public health administration health care administration or hospital administration.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
    Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been supervising professional staff.

    NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor Developmental Services Supervisor of Case Management Nurse Supervisor or Supervising Clinician.
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience managing and supervising the staff and operations of multiple clinical programs disciplines or specialized areas.
    • Experience providing leadership in a clinical setting with responsibilities that include negotiation mediation and conflict resolution when working with staff or programs.
    • Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel (including advanced Excel functions) to support reporting and data analysis tasks.
    • Experience implementing evidencebased practices or fidelitybased services.
    • Experience providing crisis intervention and conducting debriefings.
    • Experience implementing TraumaInformed Care Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment DBT or Behavioral Health Home services.
    • Current licensure as a Clinical Social Worker Marriage and Family Therapist Professional Counselor or Psychologist.
    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
    Department of Developmental Services: Incumbents in this class may be required to maintain the appropriate current license for clinical social work marital and family therapist professional counselor registered nurse or psychologist.

    Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Incumbents in this class must maintain the appropriate current license for clinical social work marital and family therapist professional counselor registered nurse psychologist or alcohol and drug counselor.
    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.

    Required Experience:

    Manager


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