Assistant Program Manager - Respite at Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) in 66 Clinic Dr - New Britain, CT 06051

Job description

• Position Type
• Full Time
• Job Shift
• Day
• CMHA is looking to hire a full-time, 2nd shift, Assistant Program Manager for our Residential Respite program. This position will be located at 66 Clinic Dr. New Britain, CT 06051. Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-8:00pm.
• Position Summary: The Assistant Program Manager assists the Program Coordinator in overseeing all program functions/operations in accordance with policies, procedures, and external regulatory agencies, including but not limited to DPH, JCAHO, DMHAS, DCF and Grant/Payer Sources.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative supervision to all staff to ensure appropriate delivery of services to all clients on site and when needed on-call.
• Assists in conducting assessments of all referrals to the program for clinical appropriateness and risk by reviewing all referral information as delegated by the Program Manager.
• Participates in and documents staff meetings weekly to ensure timely and accurate communication related to client care, facility cleanliness and safety, and other matters.
• Oversees day-to-day operations and provides individual and/or group activities to ensure program coverage as indicated by program schedule and compliance with regulatory and payer sources.
• Conducts primary case load responsibilities and all associated documentation as per agency policies and procedures. Responsible for a small caseload of clients.
• Participates, as a CMHA representative, in all necessary internal and external meetings that pertain to clinical care, compliance and client activity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Behavioral Health related field (psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, alcohol and drug counseling) or relevant coursework preferred.
• Successful experience in the provision of clinical care of clients with severe/prolonged mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders or equivalent, preferably a minimum of 1-3 years.
• Successful experience in a management/leadership role of direct care providers to clients with severe/prolonged mental illness or equivalent, preferably a minimum of 1-3 years.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a public service license.
• Certified in PMT training, First Aid, and CPR.

Skills

Required

• Valid driver’s license
• Certified in PMT training
• First Aid certification
• CPR certification

Benefits

• We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious work-life balance. We also care about your future. CMHA offers:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages.
• 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching after 1 year of service.
• 11 observed holidays.
• 3 wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend.
• 2 CMHA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year.
• Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service.
• Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) *must be approved annually.
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household.
• Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships.
• Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
• Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment.
• Free employee subscriptions to the Wellable app.
• Annual Company Picnic.
• CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program.
• Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to:
• Student loan consolidation and refinancing.
• Loan payoff projection dashboard.
• Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone.
• College cost calculator.
• College financial planning.
• 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees' access to:
• Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers.
• Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track.
• Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable.
• The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness.
• Compensation Range: The annual salary range for this position starts at $51,000
• Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation.