Project/Program Director

Company: The Youth Counselor
Location: Hartford
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission "to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children" by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for five consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you're joining an organization that's just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.JOB SUMMARYThe Project/Program Director is responsible for overall performance and functioning of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) programs at The Village, including oversight of outcomes and quality data as required by CCBHC grant funder (SAMHSA). Oversees program progress toward identified Goals and Objectives, collaborates with identified Village leadership to monitor service effectiveness with identified target populations. With the Vice President of Outpatient Services, this person provides leadership and management of the CCBHC program and ensures effective communication with community partners, including Designated Collaborating Organizations (DCOs). Additionally, this position will provide supervision and oversight of staff in related programs such as our Outpatient Clinic and Access and Utilization.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees overall performance and quality of CCBHC program activities, including data collection, monitoring and reporting.
• Participates in planning and developing CCBHC policies and procedures.
• Works closely with related Village departments to ensure project alignment and collaboration to achieve stated goals.
• Contributes to agency visibility and development of community linkages by representing the Village in community groups or committees as requested.
• Monitoring and tracking critical performance data for all CCBHC functions, such as monthly outcomes data, progress toward Goals/Objectives.
• Ensures that the CCBHC stays within budget and spends funds as allocated.
• Develops workflows and procedures to ensure accurate and thorough documentation of required data elements, including biometrics, client contact records, special population service data, etc.
• Providing supervision to assigned staff members, including orientation, evaluation, and support/monitoring of staff development, as well as creates personal development plans for each person.
• Provides consultation to CCBHC Peer supervisor and other Village leadership.
• Ensures that CCBHC staff receive effective, targeted training required for clinical and programmatic excellence.
• Maintains strong, effective relationships with community partners, including DCOs and their leadership, referral sources, and other community or state-wide groups.
• Participating in clinical quality improvement and Quality Assurance activities; participating in Utilization Review.
• Contributing to agency organizational life by participating in agency wide task forces, committees or problem-solving teams, as requested.Experience and SkillsEDUCATION
  • Master's Degree in a relevant field or PhD/PsyD in Psychology.
  • Licensed as an independent practitioner in CT.EXPERIENCE
    • Minimum of 3 years' experience overseeing program performance, including quality, data, and outcomes.
    • Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with clients, staff, referral sources, and the public.
    • Advanced analytic skills, diagnostic expertise, clinical and programmatic supervisory experiences, management and administrative skills.
    • Supervisory and management experience. Ability to lead and manage multiple programs and adapt supervisory style to support the professional.
    • Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications. Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment. Familiarity with Electronic Health Records is required, and knowledge of specific applications used by The Village and its referral sources is a plus.
    • Familiarity, sensitivity, and/or experience working with diverse populations.
    • Sensitivity to the impact of race, gender, sexuality, culture, language and spirituality on mental health treatment.As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities.We offer eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive, flexible benefits.
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