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

Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor (40 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment #260715-6215PL-001

Location Waterbury, CT

Date Opened 7/20/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $116,144 - $155,821/year (New State Employees Start at Minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 7/29/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

The Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is seeking a motivated and mission-driven Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor (PCN 28045) to oversee our Outpatient Team and our Respite Program at our facility in Waterbury. Find out more information on this impactful role below!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday - Friday
• First shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Location: 95 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT

Outpatient Services: Services include ongoing evaluation and assessment which are provided in a recovery oriented and culturally sensitive manner. The treatment team in collaboration with the client develop an individualized recovery plan to meet the individuals needs. Services may also include supportive counseling, individual and group therapy, and medication management.

The Respite Program provides short-term residential care for individuals who are homeless, awaiting acceptance to services, or are leaving the hospital. The Respite Program is operated collaboratively with Waterbury Hospital.

WHAT WE OFFER:

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide administrative and clinical oversight to the Outpatient Team and the Waterbury Respite Program, including direct supervision of program Supervisors.
• Collaborate with hospitals, law enforcement, courts, community providers, and substance use treatment providers to coordinate care and integrate behavioral health and substance use services.
• Respond to crises, emergencies, and critical incidents, including participation in the after‑hours on‑call rotation.
• Participate in high‑risk treatment planning, team meetings, case conferences, and interdisciplinary treatment discussions to support coordinated, person‑centered care.
• Promote trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented, and person‑centered practices across all programs and ensure services are culturally competent and responsive to individual needs.
• Assist with program development, policy implementation, strategic planning initiatives, and participation in agency committees and leadership meetings.

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 Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN) was formed in 1996 by the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), in order to coordinate clinical, fiscal and administrative oversight of Region 5 contracted and state-operated mental health services. Within this service system, there are three state-operated Local Mental Health Authorities, which are located in Waterbury, Danbury and Torrington. In partnership with the Western Connecticut Mental Health Network they provide and coordinate local clinical services. Over 200 staff including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation, vocational and mental health workers provide services for persons with a long-term mental illness.

Approximately 7,000 clients receive services in a variety of programs, 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.

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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 Connecticuts Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

Selection Plan

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• 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.
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QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:

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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 the staff and operations of a clinical program, discipline or specialized area;
• Coordinates, plans and manages program activities;
• Formulates program goals and objectives;
• Develops or assists in the development and implementation of related policy;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
• Monitors and evaluates staff;
• Prepares or assists in preparation of program budget;
• Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of program who might impact on program activities;
• Ensures program compliance with standards established by outside monitoring agencies;
• Participates in grant and contract preparation and administration;
• 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 Master's 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 working in outpatient settings providing mental health and substance abuse services within the community
• Experience providing supervision in an outpatient setting to staff who treat clients with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses
• Experience providing trauma informed and culturally appropriate services to clients with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses
• Experience in risk management, crisis intervention and triage
• Experience using computers and electronic systems to complete documentation, maintain records, and support administrative tasks to support client services

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.

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