Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJob SummaryThe Manager of Behavioral Health in Emergency and Inpatient units is responsible for clinical and administrative and staffing oversight and strategic planning operations and initiatives for each program and cost center under their direction Is accountable for the delivery of efficient quality service and care consistent with each programrsquos specific goals and objectivesMaintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the disciplinersquos professional code of ethics May provide direct care as neededKey areas of responsibilityAnalyzes Program needs and prioritizes eliminates impediments and resolves problems to ensure care treatment and services are fluid evidence based and client centered Establishes performance measuresexpectations identifies and recommends improvement opportunitiesProactively analyzes departmental processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement develops and implements improvement initiativesManages programrsquos established financial and staffing budgets Uses resources to achieve the goals and objectives of the departments within established budgets by determining future needs monitoring actual progress and allocating resources to meet a changing environment Supports program development and acquisition of grant related funding as neededCommunicates effectively and develops collaborative working relationships with internal and external colleagues across departmentsfunctions as well as in the community considering the needs of the greater goodEnsures programs of oversight meet standards set by governing bodies including Dept of Mental Health Addiction Services DMHAS Psychiatric Security Review Board PSRB Dept Children Families DCF Dept Public Health DPH and Joint CommissionManages staff relations including performance management staff satisfaction conflict management scheduling recruitment and colleague engagement Distributes work and delegates to develop colleagues monitors progress and creates a motivating and inclusive environment Coaches provides frequent feedback and evaluates work performanceLeads the development of hospital andor unit based programming to meet the clinical and strategic needs of the patients and the milieuWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkJoin us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care Come be part of something specialFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesJob SummaryThe Manager of Behavioral Health in Emergency and Inpatient units is responsible for clinical and administrative and staffing oversight and strategic planning operations and initiatives for each program and cost center under their direction Is accountable for the delivery of efficient quality service and care consistent with each programrsquos specific goals and objectivesMaintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the disciplinersquos professional code of ethics May provide direct care as neededKey areas of responsibilityAnalyzes Program needs and prioritizes eliminates impediments and resolves problems to ensure care treatment and services are fluid evidence based and client centered Establishes performance measuresexpectations identifies and recommends improvement opportunitiesProactively analyzes departmental processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement develops and implements improvement initiativesManages programrsquos established financial and staffing budgets Uses resources to achieve the goals and objectives of the departments within established budgets by determining future needs monitoring actual progress and allocating resources to meet a changing environment Supports program development and acquisition of grant related funding as neededCommunicates effectively and develops collaborative working relationships with internal and external colleagues across departmentsfunctions as well as in the community considering the needs of the greater goodEnsures programs of oversight meet standards set by governing bodies including Dept of Mental Health Addiction Services DMHAS Psychiatric Security Review Board PSRB Dept Children Families DCF Dept Public Health DPH and Joint CommissionManages staff relations including performance management staff satisfaction conflict management scheduling recruitment and colleague engagement Distributes work and delegates to develop colleagues monitors progress and creates a motivating and inclusive environment Coaches provides frequent feedback and evaluates work performanceLeads the development of hospital andor unit based programming to meet the clinical and strategic needs of the patients and the milieuMasterrsquos Degree in Social Work Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy or related Human Service field required years of management experience in a healthcare related setting required years of experience as a licensed clinician requiredMust be fully licensed in CT as LCSW LPC LMFT or LADC Valid Drivers License Excellent communication skills with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entityDemonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needsFocused on personal patientclient and unitstaff safetyDevelops and maintains cultural competence with an understanding of the history traditions values and family systems of client groups as relates to health care and decision making Displays sensitivity to and awareness of the diversity in cultural groups and integrates this knowledge into their practiceWe take great care of careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentMasterrsquos Degree in Social Work Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy or related Human Service field required years of management experience in a healthcare related setting required years of experience as a licensed clinician requiredMust be fully licensed in CT as LCSW LPC LMFT or LADC Valid Drivers License Excellent communication skills with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entityDemonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needsFocused on personal patientclient and unitstaff safetyDevelops and maintains cultural competence with an understanding of the history traditions values and family systems of client groups as relates to health care and decision making Displays sensitivity to and awareness of the diversity in cultural groups and integrates this knowledge into their practiceWe take great care of careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment