Top 89 Program director Jobs in Connecticut

REST Program Director - Winsted *Sign-on Bonus*
McCall Behavioral Health Network —Winsted, CT
- From $110,000 a year
- Overnight shift
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LPC
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Program Supervisor
RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Inc. —Waterbury, CT
- $74,800 a year
- Overnight shift
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Clinical Residential Program Director
Connecticut Renaissance —Waterbury, CT
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Program Director
Dungarvin —Bristol, CT
- $64,200.00 - $67,779.55 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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Program Director - Transitional Living Program
The Bridge Family Center —Manchester, CT
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Director Of Program Monitoring And Fiscal Review (Hybrid)
State of Connecticut - Department of Housing —Hartford, CT
- $116,650 - $159,051 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
6d
Program Director, Missiles
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. —Simsbury, CT
- $230,000 - $260,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
Senior Program Director
WSP —Glastonbury, CT
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Assistant Program Director Transitional House
Believe In Me Empowerment —New Haven, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Addiction Medicine
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Program Director II
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INC —Bloomfield, CT
- $68,310 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 year
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Program Director
Center for Human Development —Waterbury, CT
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- 403(b)
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Director of Programs - Mental Health Waiver
Advanced Behavioral Health (ABH®) —Middletown, CT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- LMFT
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Executive Director Program Management and Capital Projects
University of New Haven —West Haven, CT
- Full-time
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Senior level
- 10 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director, Certificate of Need Program (Director Of Legislation, Regulations And Communications | Hybrid)
State of Connecticut - Department of Public Health —Hartford, CT
- $122,155 - $221,942 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Office
- Senior level
- Leadership
Director of Community Programs - Hartford, CT
Oak Hill —Hartford, CT
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Residential
- Master's degree
- Opportunities for advancement
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GILEAD - Program Director
Gilead Community Services —Middletown, CT
- $83,000 - $93,000 a year
- Full-time
- LMFT
- 6 years
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Director – Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Dental Projects
BeneCare —Farmington, CT
- $140,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Master's degree
- Business Administration
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Director of Programs - Mental Health Waiver
Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc —Middletown, CT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- LMFT
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Director R&D EHS Program Lead
Pfizer —Groton, CT
- $176,600 - $294,300 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to climb stairs
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
2d
Upward Bound Program Director, Rockville High School
University of Connecticut —Storrs, CT
- $75,786 a year
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- High school
- Master's degree
- Health insurance

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REST Program Director - Winsted Sign-on Bonus

McCall Behavioral Health Network
Winsted, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
From $110,000 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

403(b) matching
Paid holidays
Loan repayment program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Gym membership
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Teamwork
Program management
Team development
Schedule management
Driver's License
Community relationship building

Full Job Description

REST Program Director - Sign-On Bonus of $8,000 for Fully-Licensed Professional

The REST Program Director provides overall clinical and operational leadership for the Rapid Evaluation, Stabilization, and Treatment (REST), a short-term, voluntary alternative to inpatient hospitalization for individuals experiencing acute behavioral health crises. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care; maintaining regulatory and contractual compliance; and providing direct supervision and clinical oversight of a multidisciplinary team including clinicians, peer support specialists, and nursing staff. This position is based on-site at the REST Crisis Stabilization Unit, a 24/7 operating program. The REST Program Director generally works standard business hours but must be available for on-call consultation and able to respond to urgent program needs outside of regular hours.

Full Time / Exempt

Salary Range begins at $110,000

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess an active, unrestricted clinical license in the State of Connecticut, such as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or licensed psychologist. At least two years of direct clinical experience in a crisis stabilization unit, psychiatric emergency setting, inpatient psychiatric program, or other acute crisis behavioral health setting is preferred. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of supervisory experience leading a multidisciplinary team, including clinicians, nursing staff, and/or peer support professionals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of crisis intervention models and risk assessment, along with a working knowledge of applicable state licensing regulations, Medicaid billing requirements, and Joint Commission accreditation standards. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including experience preparing clinical and operational reports for funders or regulatory bodies. Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to effectively respond to and manage high-acuity, time-sensitive situations using sound clinical judgment.

Valid Driver’s license required.

BENEFITS

4 Weeks of PTO that increases with years of service
11 Paid Holidays
Medical & Dental Insurance - with large employer-paid premium
Life Insurance - 100% employer paid
Voluntary Vision Insurance
AFLAC Voluntary Benefits
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition Discounts at participating schools
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
NHSC Federal Loan Repayment (for approved sites)
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
2 Gym Membership Options

AGENCY OVERVIEW

The McCall Behavioral Health Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire hope and promote wellness and healing through a continuum of behavioral health services — prevention, treatment, recovery support, and community engagement — for individuals of all ages and families across Western Connecticut. For more than 50 years, we have reached out to those who often feel isolated in their struggles and have never turned anyone away for their inability to pay. Led by President and CEO Maria Coutant Skinner, LCSW, our passionate team of highly trained professionals is committed to helping individuals and families overcome adversity, foster resilience, and achieve wellness. With locations in Canaan, Danbury, Torrington, Waterbury, and Winsted, McCall serves over 3,500 clients annually, supporting individuals wherever they are on their recovery journey. At McCall, our mission is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that everyone in our community has equitable access to best-in-class care and the resources they need to heal and thrive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct supervision to multidisciplinary staff including licensed clinicians, registered nurses, and peer support specialists, ensuring coordinated, integrated care across disciplines.
Conduct regular individual and team supervision, including clinical case consultation, performance evaluations, and professional development planning.
Foster a collaborative, respectful team culture that bridges clinical, medical, and peer perspectives in service of client care.
Manage staffing schedules, including 24/7 coverage models typical of crisis stabilization settings, including on call.
Lead hiring, onboarding, and training for all program staff, including crisis intervention and de-escalation competencies.
Ensure all clinical services, screenings, risk assessments, and treatment planning meet best-practice standards for crisis and acute behavioral health care.
Serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for high-acuity situations, including suicide risk and psychiatric emergencies.
Maintain working knowledge of crisis intervention models, de-escalation techniques, and trauma-informed care practices, and ensure staff are trained accordingly.
Review clinical documentation for quality, timeliness, and compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
Ensure program operations comply with state licensing requirements, Medicaid/contract requirements, and applicable accreditation standards.
Develop and monitor program policies, procedures, and protocols, updating as needed to reflect best practice and regulatory change.
Track and report program performance data, outcomes, and quality metrics to agency leadership and funders.
Manage program budget in collaboration with finance and executive leadership.
Oversee incident reporting, risk management, and continuous quality improvement processes.
Build and maintain relationships with referral sources, including hospitals, law enforcement, mobile crisis teams, and community mental health partners.
Represent the REST program in community meetings, system-of-care coalitions, and agency leadership forums.
Coordinate discharge and step-down planning to ensure continuity of care with outpatient and community-based services.

Full Job Description will be provided.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Winsted, CT 06098 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Winsted, CT 06098: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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program director jobs in connecticut

REST Program Director - Winsted Sign-on Bonus

Program Supervisor

Clinical Residential Program Director

Program Director

Program Director - Transitional Living Program

Director Of Program Monitoring And Fiscal Review (Hybrid)

Program Director, Missiles

Senior Program Director

Assistant Program Director Transitional House

Assistant Program Director II

Senior Program Director

Director of Programs - Mental Health Waiver

Executive Director Program Management and Capital Projects

Director, Certificate of Need Program (Director Of Legislation, Regulations And Communications | Hybrid)

Director of Community Programs - Hartford, CT

GILEAD - Program Director

Director – Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Dental Projects

Director of Programs - Mental Health Waiver

Director R&D EHS Program Lead

Upward Bound Program Director, Rockville High School

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