Director of Nursing 1 Needed in New Haven

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Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector?
If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to help lead our hospital’s team!

The Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual to join our team as a Director of Nursing 1 (PCN 142083) in New Haven. This position will provide clinical and administrative oversight within our mental health center, and ensure that our center complies with regulatory oversight requirements. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Work Shift: First shift, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Location: 34 Park St, New Haven, CT
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.



WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Provide clinical and administrative supervision, conduct staff evaluations, and maintain effective nursing leadership across inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Conduct routine rounds to identify care, practice, and service issues, and implement corrective action plans to uphold regulatory standards.
Oversee staffing patterns, ensure adequate unit and shift coverage, and support staff competency through training and development programs.
Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing and clinical activities; develop program goals, objectives, and policies aligned with current standards and research.
Maintain stakeholder relationships, ensure safe and high‑quality patient care, and lead quality improvement initiatives for nursing services.
Build productive teams, intervene in crises, investigate incidents, and prepare necessary reports while leading and participating in meetings.
Coordinate 24‑hour nursing coverage, support recruitment and hiring efforts, provide direct patient care as needed, and represent nursing services when appropriate.
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (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.

The Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC) is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 60-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or addiction. Founded in 1966, CMHC is a partnership between DHMAS and the Yale Department of Psychiatry. Each year over 4,000 people receive a variety of recovery-oriented services at CMHC and its satellite clinics.

CMHC is nationally recognized for its scientific research into the causes and treatment of mental illness and addiction. The Abraham Ribicoff Research Facilities include multiple research programs in a variety of areas. CMHC is also a major training site for individuals pursuing careers in mental health fields including psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, and pastoral care.

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• Nursing Leadership
• State Mental Health
• New Haven, CT