Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor (40 Hour)(Office/On-Site)

Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor (40 Hour)

Office/On-Site

Recruitment #260911-6215PL-001

Location Middletown, CT

Date Opened 9/18/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $116,144 - $155,821/year (*New State employees start at minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 9/28/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

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 qualified and experienced individual for the position of Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor. This position plays a critical leadership role within the agency.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• FACILITY: River Valley Services (RVS)
• TEAM: Clinical Services Administration Unit
• LOCATION: Middletown, CT
• SCHEDULE: Full-time, 1st shift, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• POSITION NUMBER: 109347

WHATS IN IT FOR 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; and
• Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.

THE ROLE:

This position provides clinical and administrative leadership for community-based behavioral health programs, including multidisciplinary teams serving individuals with severe and complex behavioral health and substance-related conditions.

The Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor oversees day-to-day clinical operations, supports staff development and performance, coordinates hiring and training, and ensures services are responsive to client needs, risk factors, and changing clinical circumstances.

This position plays an important role in risk management, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and the continued delivery of trauma-informed and culturally sensitive services.

As a member of agency leadership and key management committees, the Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor has an opportunity to influence clinical practice, strengthen services, support staff, and help ensure that clients receive safe, responsive, and high-quality care. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced behavioral health professional who is ready to take the next step in leadership and make a lasting impact in the community.

ABOUT US:

DMHAS is the state agency responsible for providing a comprehensive system of behavioral health services for adults experiencing mental health and substance use conditions across Connecticut. DMHAS works to ensure accessible, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based care through community programs, state-operated services, and partnerships with local providers. The agency is committed to improving outcomes for individuals with severe and persistent behavioral health needs by coordinating services, promoting early access to care, and supporting safe transitions across levels of treatment.

River Valley Services (RVS), a division of DMHAS, provides a broad range of behavioral health and substance use treatment services to adults in central Connecticut. RVS focuses on delivering person-centered, recovery-focused care through outpatient programs, community supports, and specialized services for individuals with complex behavioral health conditions. The agency collaborates closely with community providers, state-operated psychiatric hospitals, and other DMHAS programs to ensure individuals receive timely access to care, appropriate placement within the system of services, and safe transitions between hospital and community settings.

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.

Selection Plan

FOR THOSE WHO HOLD AN RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND DO NOT HOLD A MULTISTATE OR COMPACT REGISTERED NURSING LICENSE, AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE:

• Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;
• Complete a CT DPH online application online (expand the 'Public Health Practitioners' grouping, select 'Registered Nurse' and then 'Start';
• Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's : Nursys System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select 'SEARCH'. Review the results and select the 'Next' button. Check the box next to 'Connecticut' and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates-such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links-please check your Personal Status Board regularly.
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• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
• This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Julie Barker at Julie.Barker@ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Developmental Services this class is accountable for directing a clinical division, a clinical discipline or a clinical program within a specified geographic area.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Manages the staff and operations of a clinical program, discipline or specialized area;
• Coordinates, plans and manages program activities;
• Formulates program goals and objectives;
• Develops or assists in the development and implementation of related policy;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
• Monitors and evaluates staff;
• Prepares or assists in preparation of program budget;
• Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of program who might impact on program activities;
• Ensures program compliance with standards established by outside monitoring agencies;
• Participates in grant and contract preparation and administration;
• Manages the recruitment, selection and retention of program staff;
• Ensures compliance with quality assurance findings and recommendations;
• Promotes cultural diversity in workplace and ensures client/individuals rights;
• Identifies and plans training and development needs;
• Analyzes problems at program level and takes appropriate action;
• Initiates workforce planning and monitors staff utilization to meet identified goals;
• Prepares or oversees preparation of reports;
• Investigates and responds to critical incidents;
• May represent program in grievances and hearings;
• May perform clinical duties;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of

• principles, practices and issues of behavioral health care;

• resources available to client/individual populations;

• relevant agency policies and procedures;

• Knowledge of

• and ability to apply management principles and practices;

• relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

• behavioral health policies and systems;

• recovery principles and practices;

• principles and practices of public and/or health care administration;

• Considerable

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to

• influence actions of others;

• negotiate, mediate, and resolve conflicts;

• analyze and synthesize information;

• collaborate within program, department, agency, and community;

• interpret standards, contracts and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of professional experience in behavioral health care and a Master's degree in a clinical discipline, public health administration, health care administration or hospital administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been supervising professional staff.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor, Developmental Services Supervisor of Case Management, Nurse Supervisor or Supervising Clinician.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and expertise in providing clinical and administrative supervision to multi-disciplinary teams providing comprehensive, community-based services to people with severe and complex behavioral health and substance-related conditions.
• Experience in providing clinical supervision to staff related to evidence-based practices such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT), and Trauma-informed care.
• Knowledge and experience related to the assessment and management of risk in a community-based setting and the ability to consult with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement plans to mitigate risk factors.
• Knowledge and experience in providing leadership regarding compliance with Joint Commission requirements and participating in the development and implementation of related policies and procedures.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Department of Developmental Services: Incumbents in this class may be required to maintain the appropriate current license for clinical social work, marital and family therapist, professional counselor, registered nurse or psychologist.

Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Incumbents in this class must maintain the appropriate current license for clinical social work, marital and family therapist, professional counselor, registered nurse, psychologist or alcohol and drug counselor.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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