Project Director: Rural Pathways -7285

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JOB TITLE: Project Director

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Rural Pathways, Danielson, CT

PC#: 3209

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Rural Pathways

Rural Pathways is a new SAMHSA-funded initiative designed to expand access to evidence-based treatment, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), recovery support services, and behavioral healthcare across northeastern Connecticut. The program utilizes innovative service delivery models, including CHR's Mobile Pathways Unit, outpatient clinics, and community partnerships, to reduce barriers related to transportation, geography, and provider shortages. Rural Pathways focuses on rapid access to care, overdose prevention, integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and long-term recovery support for individuals living in rural communities.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Project Director

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides clinical direction and leadership within the Team.
• Project management oversight of federal grant(s) including monitoring performance, ensuring
  operation within budget expectations, ensuring compliance with contractual expectations, and
  funder expectations
• Develop detailed work plans consistent with grant goals.
• Tracks progress for assigned initiatives, analyzes and presents data.
• Summarizes outcomes and presents findings, improvements, and ideas in a concise way
• Reviews caseloads regularly to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
• Oversees hiring, training, and performance management of staff within the program.
• Facilitates team meetings.
• 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.
• Will collaborate across teams and divisions to improve quality, workflow, and communication to
  improve efficiency and general outcomes
• Ensures timely completion of reports.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensures compliance with regulating bodies.
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
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?

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 stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

$71,463.39/year minimum-$107,194.26/year maximum*

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, 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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