Senior Level Mental Health Social Worker Jobs
Senior level mental health social worker jobs place experienced clinicians in charge of complex caseloads, clinical program direction, and the supervision of practitioners who deliver care. Openings concentrate in Education, Government & Public Sector, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with mostly on-site and hybrid settings and employers like Connections Health Solutions, Vinfen, and Neura Health hiring at this level now.
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- See the benefits we offer by visiting our State Employee Benefits Overview page.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
- The opportunity to:
- Join a vibrant professional learning community of Board‑Certified Psychiatrists
- Support an agency deeply committed to improving the lives of those we serve
- Make a meaningful difference in the public sector
- Provide continuous clinical oversight to ensure high‑quality patient care
- Lead, guide, and support clinical staff in medical decision‑making
- Oversee program integrity and ensure adherence to clinical protocols
- Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements
- Conduct mandated clinical reviews and quality assurance activities
- Supervise and mentor medical staff to uphold standards of practice
- Ensure timely clinical decisions that support operational stability
- Safeguard public health and safety through effective medical governance
- Monitor and ensure the facility meets statutory requirements for medical oversight
- Mitigate risks related to compliance lapses, regulatory penalties, and patient care outcomes
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.
Southeastern Mental Health Authority (SMHA) is a community mental health agency operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Its primary goal is to provide high quality behavioral health services to those in our community with mental health and substance use disorders who are 18 years or older and reside in New London County and its surrounding towns. Services, which include case management, outpatient behavioral health, crisis intervention, respite care, and forensic services, are recovery oriented and offered in a trauma informed and culturally sensitive manner. We support individuals to identify and achieve their own goals in recovery, fostering independence, dignity, and ability.
Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us!
- 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.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
- Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
- Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly.
- For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”
- Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
- Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
- Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
- This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Joseph K. Fried at Joseph.Fried@ct.gov.
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Local Mental Health Authority this class is accountable for administering designated agency medical, clinical and behavioral health services programs and operations.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Administers staff and operations of a designated hospital, facility, regional medical area or behavioral health services program;
- Develops, implements and evaluates policies, goals and objectives;
- Assists in development of programs and activities including development of medical service standards and criteria;
- Implements new procedures and procedural revisions;
- Determines or assists in determination of appropriate staffing levels and directs or assists in management and coordination of staff;
- Implements performance review standards for staff;
- Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact programs and services;
- Administers state and federal regulations pertaining to medical and psychiatric health care programs, services and operations;
- Participates on various committees and boards;
- Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
- May testify in court as needed;
- May conduct training;
- May be responsible for coordination of accreditation activities;
- May serve as agency liaison with external medical, behavioral health planning, advisory groups, courts and other state medical and service agencies;
- May monitor contracts with medical services vendors;
- May participate in quality assurance studies and investigations;
- May develop processes and practices to improve quality and cost of patient care;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of
- and ability to apply management principles and practices;
- principles, practices and issues of medicine and psychiatry with particular reference to diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health patients;
- recent developments in field of psychiatry and medicine;
- Knowledge of administration and clinical operations, functions and systems involving medical service delivery;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- organizational skills;
- analytical skills;
- Ability to teach and provide clinical supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience providing clinical leadership in a healthcare or public health setting
- Experience supervising medical or clinical staff
- Experience ensuring compliance with state and federal medical regulations
- Experience with quality assurance, clinical policy development, and medical oversight
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience providing medical oversight in a facility, program, or agency setting
- Strong ability to manage clinical operations and support complex decision-making
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class must possess a license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut.
- Incumbents in this class must possess and retain certification as a specialist in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
- Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b(f).
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain certification as a specialist in an area such as geriatrics, ABI/TBI, forensics, substance abuse, etc.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a faculty appointment at either the Yale School of Medicine or the UConn School of Medicine.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess appropriate current licenses, certifications or permits.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual.
- See the benefits we offer by visiting our State Employee Benefits Overview page.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
- The opportunity to:
- Join a vibrant professional learning community of Board‑Certified Psychiatrists
- Support an agency deeply committed to improving the lives of those we serve
- Make a meaningful difference in the public sector
- Provide continuous clinical oversight to ensure high‑quality patient care
- Lead, guide, and support clinical staff in medical decision‑making
- Oversee program integrity and ensure adherence to clinical protocols
- Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements
- Conduct mandated clinical reviews and quality assurance activities
- Supervise and mentor medical staff to uphold standards of practice
- Ensure timely clinical decisions that support operational stability
- Safeguard public health and safety through effective medical governance
- Monitor and ensure the facility meets statutory requirements for medical oversight
- Mitigate risks related to compliance lapses, regulatory penalties, and patient care outcomes
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.
Southeastern Mental Health Authority (SMHA) is a community mental health agency operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Its primary goal is to provide high quality behavioral health services to those in our community with mental health and substance use disorders who are 18 years or older and reside in New London County and its surrounding towns. Services, which include case management, outpatient behavioral health, crisis intervention, respite care, and forensic services, are recovery oriented and offered in a trauma informed and culturally sensitive manner. We support individuals to identify and achieve their own goals in recovery, fostering independence, dignity, and ability.
Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us!
- 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.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
- Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
- Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly.
- For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”
- Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
- Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
- Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
- This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Joseph K. Fried at Joseph.Fried@ct.gov.
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Local Mental Health Authority this class is accountable for administering designated agency medical, clinical and behavioral health services programs and operations.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Administers staff and operations of a designated hospital, facility, regional medical area or behavioral health services program;
- Develops, implements and evaluates policies, goals and objectives;
- Assists in development of programs and activities including development of medical service standards and criteria;
- Implements new procedures and procedural revisions;
- Determines or assists in determination of appropriate staffing levels and directs or assists in management and coordination of staff;
- Implements performance review standards for staff;
- Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact programs and services;
- Administers state and federal regulations pertaining to medical and psychiatric health care programs, services and operations;
- Participates on various committees and boards;
- Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
- May testify in court as needed;
- May conduct training;
- May be responsible for coordination of accreditation activities;
- May serve as agency liaison with external medical, behavioral health planning, advisory groups, courts and other state medical and service agencies;
- May monitor contracts with medical services vendors;
- May participate in quality assurance studies and investigations;
- May develop processes and practices to improve quality and cost of patient care;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of
- and ability to apply management principles and practices;
- principles, practices and issues of medicine and psychiatry with particular reference to diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health patients;
- recent developments in field of psychiatry and medicine;
- Knowledge of administration and clinical operations, functions and systems involving medical service delivery;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- organizational skills;
- analytical skills;
- Ability to teach and provide clinical supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience providing clinical leadership in a healthcare or public health setting
- Experience supervising medical or clinical staff
- Experience ensuring compliance with state and federal medical regulations
- Experience with quality assurance, clinical policy development, and medical oversight
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience providing medical oversight in a facility, program, or agency setting
- Strong ability to manage clinical operations and support complex decision-making
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class must possess a license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut.
- Incumbents in this class must possess and retain certification as a specialist in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
- Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b(f).
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain certification as a specialist in an area such as geriatrics, ABI/TBI, forensics, substance abuse, etc.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a faculty appointment at either the Yale School of Medicine or the UConn School of Medicine.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess appropriate current licenses, certifications or permits.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual.
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Senior Level Mental Health Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level mental health social worker job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have independently managed high-acuity caseloads, led clinical supervision, and shaped care protocols rather than simply followed them. A current LCSW or equivalent advanced licensure is typically required, and experience with program development, quality improvement, or cross-disciplinary team leadership sets strong candidates apart. Tailoring your resume to highlight ownership of outcomes, not just duties, makes a meaningful difference.
Which companies hire senior level mental health social workers?
Companies hiring senior level mental health social workers right now include Connections Health Solutions, Vinfen, and Neura Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from integrated health systems, community mental health centers, government agencies, and large behavioral health organizations that need experienced clinicians to anchor their care teams and supervise staff.
Are there remote senior level mental health social worker jobs?
Yes, though availability depends on the role's clinical and supervisory demands. About 33% of senior level mental health social worker openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth platforms and large managed care organizations accounting for much of that share. Roles requiring direct crisis intervention or in-person supervision are more likely to be on-site.
What makes a mental health social worker role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by clinical autonomy, supervisory responsibility, and program-level accountability. Rather than carrying a standard caseload under close oversight, senior mental health social workers lead clinical teams, supervise licensed and pre-licensed staff, design or evaluate treatment programs, and are expected to contribute to policy or quality improvement initiatives. The scope extends well beyond direct service delivery.
Which industries hire the most senior level mental health social workers?
Senior Level mental health social worker roles concentrate in Education, Government & Public Sector, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate at scale, serve populations with complex needs, and require experienced clinicians to maintain care standards, meet regulatory requirements, and develop the next generation of practitioners through supervision.