Assistant Program Coordinator - full-time - 2nd shift - Mon-Fri at Community Mental Health Affiliates

New Britain, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

51000.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Supervision, Clinical Assessment, Risk Assessment, Staff Meetings Documentation, Day-to-Day Operations Oversight, Program Coverage, Case Load Management, Regulatory Compliance, Client Care, Facility Safety, Public Service License, PMT Training, First Aid Certification, CPR Certification

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Why CMHA? Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more. Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders. CMHA is looking to hire a full-time, 2nd shift, Assistant Program Coordinator for our Residential Respite program. This position will be located at 66 Clinic Dr. New Britain, CT 06051. Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-8:00pm. Compensation Range: The annual salary range for this position starts at $51,000 Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation. Position Summary: The Assistant Program Coordinator assists the Program Coordinator in overseeing all program functions/operations in accordance with policies, procedures, and external regulatory agencies, including but not limited to DPH, JCAHO, DMHAS, DCF and Grant/Payer Sources. Essential Responsibilities: * Provides administrative supervision to all staff to ensure appropriate delivery of services to all clients on site and when needed on-call. * Assists in conducting assessments of all referrals to the program for clinical appropriateness and risk by reviewing all referral information as delegated by the Program Coordinator. * Participates in and documents staff meetings weekly to ensure timely and accurate communication related to client care, facility cleanliness and safety, and other matters. * Oversees day-to-day operations and provides individual and/or group activities to ensure program coverage as indicated by program schedule and compliance with regulatory and payer sources. * Conducts primary case load responsibilities and all associated documentation as per agency policies and procedures. Responsible for a small caseload of clients. * Participates, as a CMHA representative, in all necessary internal and external meetings that pertain to clinical care, compliance and client activity. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements: * Bachelor’s Degree in a Behavioral Health related field (psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, alcohol and drug counseling) or relevant coursework preferred. * Successful experience in the provision of clinical care of clients with severe/prolonged mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders or equivalent, preferably a minimum of 1-3 years. * Successful experience in a management/leadership role of direct care providers to clients with severe/prolonged mental illness or equivalent, preferably a minimum of 1-3 years. * Must have valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a public service license. * Certified in PMT training, First Aid, and CPR. We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious work-life balance. We also care about your future. CMHA offers: * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages. * 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching after 1 year of service. * 11 observed holidays. * 3 wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend. * 2 CMHA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year. * Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service. * Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) *must be approved annually. * Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. * A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household. * Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships. * Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT. * Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment. * Free employee subscriptions to the calm app. * Annual Company Picnic. * CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program. * Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to: * Student loan consolidation and refinancing. * Loan payoff projection dashboard. * Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone. * College cost calculator. * College financial planning. * 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment. * Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees' access to: * Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers. * Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track. * Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable. * The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness. Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bon fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate of the basis of race, color, age, disability, sec, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familiar status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Any individual needing assistance completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at Careers@cmhacc.org [Careers@cmhacc.org]. Job ID: 424

Responsibilities

The Assistant Program Coordinator supports the Program Coordinator in managing all program functions and operations, ensuring adherence to policies and regulatory requirements from agencies like DPH, JCAHO, and DMHAS. Essential duties include providing administrative supervision to staff, assisting with clinical appropriateness assessments for referrals, overseeing daily operations, and managing a small client caseload with associated documentation.