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Company: State of Connecticut, Executive Branch Location: Bridgeport, CT Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 02/10/2026 Expire Date: 03/10/2026 Job Categories: Healthcare, Other |
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Supervising Clinician - Apply by 2/23/2026 Location: Bridgeport, CT Date Opened: 2/10/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary: $99,806 - $133,911/year (*New State employees start at minimum) Job Type: Open to the Public Close Date: 2/23/2026 11:59:00 PM Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity! The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the position of Supervising Clinician to join our team. Position Highlights: FACILITY: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) TEAM: Diagnostic and Evaluation Unit (DEC) LOCATION: Bridgeport, CT SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours), 1st Shift, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm POSITION NUMBER: 126348 What We Can Offer You: Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. Discover The Opportunity To: Engage in a rewarding career; Showcase your talents in a meaningful role; Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do. The Role: The Supervisory Clinician oversees clinical operations and staff within the outpatient psychiatric admissions unit. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, fosters trauma-informed and inclusive care practices, and supports evidence-informed decision-making to enhance the quality and accessibility of behavioral health services. The position requires advanced leadership capabilities, strong clinical acumen, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in high-acuity environments. Job duties include but are not limited to: Oversee and as necessary, provide direct supervision to clinical and administrative personnel involved in psychiatric intake and admissions. Provide direct supervision to the Unit Coordinator. Lead day-to-day operations to ensure timely and accurate client assessments including assessments of risk, documentation, and triage. Monitor staffing needs, adjust assignments, and manage workflow to maintain operational efficiency and prevent burnout. Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration across departments to support coordinated patient care. Implement staff training initiatives grounded in trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices. Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA). Conduct staff evaluations, coach team members, and manage performance issues in alignment with HR standards. Apply clinical data and patient outcome metrics to inform unit performance, care protocols, and quality improvement initiatives. Engage patients and families with sensitivity and professionalism, upholding the institution’s commitment to patient-centered care. About Us: 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. Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) is responsible for the oversight and management of contracts with private not-for-profit agencies and residential providers providing mental health services in the southwest region of the state. With locations in Bridgeport and Stamford, SWCMHS provides inpatient, outpatient and assertive community treatment (ACT) services and community support services for adults with severe behavioral health disabilities; mental health services for people who are deaf or hearing impaired and a mobile crisis intervention team. SWCMHS also provides outreach to people who are homeless and mentally ill. Special agency programs include Shelter Plus Care, a housing program for people who are homeless and who have a history of substance abuse or mental illness or who have AIDS. Please note: 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Seven (7) years of professional health care experience in a psychiatric setting. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at a lead level responsible for coordinating the work of a unit or team of professionals in a psychiatric setting. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Advanced Clinical Social Worker for social work discipline, Head Nurse for the nursing discipline, an Advanced Professional Counselor and an Advanced Marital and Family Therapist. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's Degree in a health care field related to one of the disciplines in the Special Experience may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a Clinical Social Worker, a licensed Marital and Family Therapist, a licensed Professional Counselor, a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license. The license required for direct supervision of clinical oversight will be dictated by the functions of the assigned unit or program. Contact Information
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