Chief Executive Officer

THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified individual to lead as the Chief Executive Officer (Mental Health Superintendent
1) (PCN 23774) of the Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN). This individual is responsible for the executive management of direct service programs throughout three state behavioral health sites in northwest Connecticut. The ideal candidate will have a background leading complex behavioral health programs. Additionally, they will have the ability to exercise and implement financial stewardship, quality improvement, and workforce excellence, while promoting WCMHN’s principles of change, growth and empowerment.

The WCMHN is made up of three state-operated Local Mental Health Authorities, located in Waterbury, Danbury, and Torrington. As a partnership, WCMHN provides and coordinates local clinical services throughout northwestern Connecticut for DMHAS (Region
5). 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.

In addition, the Western Connecticut Mental Health Network contracts with an array of private not‑for‑profit agencies, including five general hospitals to provide mental health services to the adult population of nearly 600,000 living within the northwest corner of Connecticut.

• FACILITY:
  Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)
• LOCATION:
  
  55 W. Main Street, Waterbury, CT
  • This position may also include travel to the Danbury and Torrington sites as needed.
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Full‑Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Friday
• POSITION NUMBER: 23774

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

• Lead and Supervise: Provide oversight and guidance to three site directors, as well as the clinical and administrative leadership team. Serve as Chair of the Executive Committee.
• Ensure Quality Care: Ensure that DMHAS target populations receive appropriate and effective services.
• Implement Policy & Standards: Put Agency program, policies and mission into practice within the Network. Facilitate the development of performance standards for private non‑profit agencies and monitor service utilization data to confirm compliance with required standards.
• Foster
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Build and maintain strong partnerships across areas and engage with local advisory groups, behavioral health organizations, advocacy groups, and consumer action teams.
• Manage Operations: Oversee compliance with bargaining unit contracts. Prepare annual operating plan and ensure efficient and effective operations to maintain fidelity to the Network’s budget.
• Workforce Planning: Lead workforce strategies that prioritize consumer and family involvement in service delivery and decision‑making.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and address service gaps through strategic planning and implementation.
• Consumer Advocacy: Implement the DMHAS grievance process to ensure timely and appropriate resolution of concerns raised by consumers, families, and agencies.

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.

• 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 Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

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