Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Connecticut
Behavioral Health Manager jobs in Connecticut are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, and state-contracted substance use programs across Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport. Major employers with a lasting presence in Connecticut include Hartford HealthCare, Yale New Haven Health, and the Wheeler Clinic network, all of which regularly hire at the program manager and clinical director levels. The most sought-after specialties in Connecticut are integrated care coordination, crisis services management, and substance use disorder program oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Waterbury Hospital we offer our RN’s with scheduled hours:
- Employer paid pension plan
- Sign on bonuses for experienced RN’s
- Employee Referrals
- Opportunity for training in specialty areas
- Generous student loan forgiveness
- Education reimbursement
- Shift incentives
- Clinical Ladders
SCOPE OF POSITION:
As a member of the multi-disciplinary care delivery team, the professional nurse practices, delegates, and collaborates with other team members to facilitate the coordination and delivery of patient care for assigned patient population. Report to Department Director or designee.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilizing the nursing process develop and implement a plan of care and demonstrate leadership to ensure all patient/family needs are met, considering age specific factors.
- Contribute to the efficient operation of the patient care area, delegating responsibilities to appropriate members of the care delivery team based upon an understanding of others' roles, scope of practice, knowledge, and capabilities to ensure optimal utilization of personnel. Apply the principles of case management to patient care, and exercise autonomy, capability and motivation to be identified as one of the principle care givers for the patient, providing and/or referring services across the continuum of care.
- Promote a professional and collaborative approach to patient care, communicating appropriately with all members of the care team while working cooperatively to resolve problems and ensure excellence in clinical practice.
- Actively participate in initiatives to ensure quality outcomes of patient care.
- Maintain required knowledge and skills; complete general/unit/department specific competencies.
- Demonstrate skills and judgment necessary to manage routine, urgent and crisis psychiatric situations by group therapy methods in the context of a therapeutic milieu. Identifies the appropriate care/treatment for the population serviced which includes adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patients.
- Perform similar and related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work well as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to work in a time oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements i.e., blood borne pathogens, physical requirements: lifting and pulling of patients, pushing stretchers and standing and walking.
- May be exposed to environmental hazards such as anesthetic gases or elements.
- Ability to interact with patients with tact and confidentiality.
- Ability to approach clinical responsibilities for patients with regard to growth and developmental issues related to the specific age groups of the population served.
- Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures.
- Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.
- Licensed Registered Nurse in State of Connecticut.
Location: Waterbury Hospital · Psych Adult (Pps)
Schedule: Full Time, Evenings, 14:45-23:15
At Waterbury Hospital we offer our RN’s with scheduled hours:
- Employer paid pension plan
- Sign on bonuses for experienced RN’s
- Employee Referrals
- Opportunity for training in specialty areas
- Generous student loan forgiveness
- Education reimbursement
- Shift incentives
- Clinical Ladders
SCOPE OF POSITION:
As a member of the multi-disciplinary care delivery team, the professional nurse practices, delegates, and collaborates with other team members to facilitate the coordination and delivery of patient care for assigned patient population. Report to Department Director or designee.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilizing the nursing process develop and implement a plan of care and demonstrate leadership to ensure all patient/family needs are met, considering age specific factors.
- Contribute to the efficient operation of the patient care area, delegating responsibilities to appropriate members of the care delivery team based upon an understanding of others' roles, scope of practice, knowledge, and capabilities to ensure optimal utilization of personnel. Apply the principles of case management to patient care, and exercise autonomy, capability and motivation to be identified as one of the principle care givers for the patient, providing and/or referring services across the continuum of care.
- Promote a professional and collaborative approach to patient care, communicating appropriately with all members of the care team while working cooperatively to resolve problems and ensure excellence in clinical practice.
- Actively participate in initiatives to ensure quality outcomes of patient care.
- Maintain required knowledge and skills; complete general/unit/department specific competencies.
- Demonstrate skills and judgment necessary to manage routine, urgent and crisis psychiatric situations by group therapy methods in the context of a therapeutic milieu. Identifies the appropriate care/treatment for the population serviced which includes adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patients.
- Perform similar and related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work well as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to work in a time oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements i.e., blood borne pathogens, physical requirements: lifting and pulling of patients, pushing stretchers and standing and walking.
- May be exposed to environmental hazards such as anesthetic gases or elements.
- Ability to interact with patients with tact and confidentiality.
- Ability to approach clinical responsibilities for patients with regard to growth and developmental issues related to the specific age groups of the population served.
- Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures.
- Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.
- Licensed Registered Nurse in State of Connecticut.
Location: Waterbury Hospital · Psych Adult (Pps)
Schedule: Full Time, Evenings, 14:45-23:15
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Where Connecticut roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Behavioral Health Manager Job Market in Connecticut
A snapshot from current Connecticut openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Hartford HealthCare19
- Community Health Center8
- Connecticut Children's6
- Yale New Haven Health5
- Masonicare4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health manager jobs across Connecticut.
- Active Connecticut state licensure as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or psychologist required
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field
- Minimum of three to five years of clinical or direct behavioral health services experience
- Prior supervisory or program management experience in a behavioral health or human services setting
- Familiarity with Connecticut state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services regulations and reporting
- Experience with Medicaid-funded programs, managed care contracting, or value-based care models
Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health manager in Connecticut?
Most behavioral health manager positions in Connecticut require a master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology and an active clinical license issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, such as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. Candidates typically advance into management after several years of direct clinical practice. Connecticut's Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services also recognizes certain certified clinical supervisors for leadership roles within state-funded programs.
Which companies hire behavioral health managers in Connecticut?
Connecticut behavioral health manager roles are posted by Hartford HealthCare, Community Health Center, and Connecticut Children's and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Connecticut's mix of large integrated health systems and community-based nonprofit providers creates a particularly broad range of employer types actively hiring for this role.
Which Connecticut cities have the most behavioral health manager jobs?
Hartford, Norwich, and Stamford have the most behavioral health manager openings in Connecticut. Hartford leads as the state capital and home to major systems like Hartford HealthCare, while New Haven draws significant hiring through Yale New Haven Health and the University of Connecticut health network, and Bridgeport reflects demand from Southwestern Connecticut's densely populated community health corridor.
Are there remote behavioral health manager jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're limited. About 29% of behavioral health manager openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most roles involve overseeing clinical staff and programs that operate on-site. The functions most likely to accommodate remote or hybrid arrangements are administrative oversight, quality assurance, and utilization management duties within larger health systems.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health manager in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a team lead or senior clinician role first, which several large Connecticut employers use as a management pipeline. Hartford HealthCare and Wheeler Clinic both offer structured clinical leadership development tracks for licensed clinicians transitioning out of direct care. Lateral moves from case manager, care coordinator, or clinical supervisor positions are common entry points, and holding a Connecticut clinical license alongside any supervisory credential from the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work strengthens a candidate's profile considerably.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings in one place. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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