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Behavioral Health Program Manager

State of Connecticut Executive Branch
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Behavioral Health Program Manager

Location: Hartford, CT
 

Date Opened: 3/23/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary: $94,907 - $129,393/year (*New State employees start at minimum)

Job Type: Open to the Public

Close Date: 4/1/2026 11:59:00 PM

 

Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you ready 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 dedicated and experienced Behavioral Health Program Manager to join our team. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Division: Office of the Commissioner (OOC)
  • Location: Hartford, CT 
  • Schedule: Full-time, 1st shift, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • PCN: 23618

 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU  

THE ROLE:

Job duties include but are not limited to:
 

  • Oversee training and monitoring of permanent supportive housing programs;
  • Oversee training and monitoring of targeted case management for permanent supportive housing programs;
  • Facilitate quarterly housing and homeless services meetings;
  • Create and update homeless outreach and permanent supportive housing services Policies and Procedures manuals and contract language;
  • Liaison with other state agencies regarding new homeless and housing initiatives;
  • Provide administrative direction in the processing of contracts for DMHAS;
  • Provide administrative direction in data elements and collection for permanent supportive housing and outreach and engagement levels of care;
  • Develop and maintain progress reports and other reports for submission to appropriate federal and state agencies;
  • Collaborate with state agencies and other organizations in the planning/development of programs to benefit individuals experiencing homelessness or transitioning from homelessness with mental illness and/ or substance use disorders;
  • Administer and analyze, for accuracy, agency budgets/contracts;
  • Prepare statistical reports for community agencies;
  • Participate in decision making process of state and federal grants;
  • Provide administrative direction in analyzing housing and homeless services programs conformance/adherence to relevant federal and state statutes, assuring no policy or administrative decision contradicts state or federal law;
  • Design, form and participate in work group on Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) used to improve effectiveness of homeless and housing related services and programs;
  • Act as evaluation coordinator for state funded homeless outreach and supportive housing projects;
  • Programmatic and contract oversight of the homeless outreach and PSH funded agencies which provide housing-based case management;
  • Represent DMHAS at various statewide homeless and housing meetings.

MORE 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. 

  

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

Eight (8) years of experience in business or health care administration or program development involving responsibility for financial management or budget development or grants management or professional health care or social services experience.

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) years of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in public or health care administration, a Master's degree in business administration with a specialization in health services or hospital administration, a Master’s degree in social work or a Master's degree in a related health care discipline may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.