Program Director: Hendee Road

Job Category: Management and Supervisory

Requisition Number: PROGR
007350

• Posted :
  October 16, 2026
• Full-Time

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Coverty, CT 06238, USA

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JOB TITLE: Program Director

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:30PM

PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Hendee Road House, Coventry, CT

PC#: 2766

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
HENDEE ROAD HOUSE

Hendee Road House is a 6 bed residential program for men with severe mental illness and are discharging from long term hospitalization. The program will address the full range of daily living needs of each individual with a focus on increasing independence and self-efficacy of individuals through 24-hour/7-day a week staff support in the residence and the community. Staff interventions focus on teaching skills around daily living, symptom management, coping skills, medication management, health & nutrition, healthy relationships, personal safety, money management, substance use education, linking to recovery supports, and providing sober activities.

Staff will also provide crisis intervention in attempt to reduce need for hospitalizations and emergency room visits.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Directs crisis intervention efforts and intervenes as required.
• Ensures clients receive treatment services that are focused on presenting problem and clients request for service. Monitors client meetings, admission, continued stay and discharge criteria.
• Provides clinical direction and leadership within the Team.
• Evaluates staff and initiates and follow through on progressive discipline, if needed.
• Insures timely completion of reports and data on performance indicators, DMHAS standards, program enrollment, incident/accidents, etc.
• Oversees completion of chart audits and ensures needed documentation.
• Responsible for hiring staff.
• Reviews caseloads regularly to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
• Provide on sight coverage for other programs when needed
• Develop and executes marketing plan for program as needed
• Provides training, and case consultation.
• On call coverage during and after program hours as assigned.
• Ensures proper maintenance of vehicles/if applicable.
• Participates in committees to improve agency service delivery and quality improvement.
• Responsible for program budgets and productivity expectations

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education: Master’s in mental health related field required. Previous experience working with the target population (adults with severe mental illness) and credits towards graduate degree may be substituted for advanced degree.

Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a clinician, and 2 years of clinical supervisory experience and or management in a mental health setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW, LMFT, LADC, LPC preferred in state of CT.

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
  , including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness…