Clinical Program Director: Adult Outpatient
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Healthcare
Mental Health
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JOB TITLE:Clinical Program Director
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:Full-Time, 40 hrs/wk
SCHEDULEDHOURS:
Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM
PROGRAM/LOCATION:
Adult Outpatient Program, Manchester, CT
PC#:1556
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:Adult Outpatient Program
The Adult Outpatient services provide psychiatric & substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Services include assessment, consultation, individual, couples, group, family treatment and medication evaluation and monitoring.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Provides clinical direction and leadership within the Team.
- Ensures clients receive services that are focused on presenting problems and clients’ request for treatment.
- Directs crisis intervention efforts and intervenes as required.
- Monitors client meetings, admission, continued stay and discharge criteria.
- Reviews caseloads regularly to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
- Oversees hiring, training, and performance management of staff within the program.
- Facilitates team meetings.
- Participates in internal and external meetings as needed by program and agency.
- Ensures client, program and agency documentation is completed in a timely manner and according to program, agency, funder and accreditation/licensing standards.
- Acts as primary point person for program and provides back up coverage as needed by program and agency.
- Ensures proper maintenance of vehicles if applicable.
- Collaborates across teams and divisions to improve quality, workflow, and communication to improve efficiency and general outcomes.
- Ensures timely completion of reports.
- Oversees completion of chart audits.
- Ensures completion of insurance authorization for services rendered as necessary.
- Develop and executes marketing plan for program as needed.
- On call coverage during and after program hours as assigned.
- Participates in committees to improve agency service delivery and quality improvement.
- Responsible for program budgets and productivity expectations.
- Ensures compliance with regulating bodies.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Education: Master’s degree in mental health related field.
Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Clinician. Two years of clinical supervisory experience or management in a behavioral health setting preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist required in state of CT. LADC can be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist in some programs.
Why Join CHR? Award-Winning Workplace:- Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
- Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
- Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
- Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
- Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
- Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
- FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
- Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
- Annual wellness stipend.
- FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
- Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
- Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
- Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
- Weekly…
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