Sub-Acute Director: Sub-Acute Residential

Sub-Acute Director:
Sub-Acute Residential- 6650

Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Schedule: Flexible

Program /

Location:

Sub-Acute Residential, Norwich, CT

PC#: 2834

The Sub-Acute Crisis Stabilization (SACS) program provides short-term, intensive behavioral health support in a residential setting to youth experiencing acute emotional or psychiatric crises. The program focuses on rapid de-escalation, stabilization, and connection to ongoing care through a collaborative, trauma-informed approach.

Services include comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and coordination with families, schools, and healthcare providers to ensure a safe and supported transition to the appropriate level of care.

• 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.
• Develops 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: Minimum 3-5 years 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. For OTP programs only, LADC can be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist.

• Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years.
• Paid time off, including a special birthday day off.
• 403(b) retirement plan with contributions.
• Competitive insurance premiums with discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Robust training curriculum and clinical supervision available.
• Career fairs and internal career opportunities.
• Annual wellness stipend and free Calm app subscription for employees and families.
• Employee appreciation events and other fun activities.
• Up to 6 free confidential counseling sessions per year via EAP.
• Leadership luncheons with CEO and agency committees.
• Weekly video updates from CEO and monthly newsletters.

Starting at $70,581/yr min., and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates determined at the time of offer and based on relevant experience, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives. For part‑time positions this range would be pro‑rated based on hours worked.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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