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Newport Healthcare

Operations Manager

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An Operations Manager manages operations for a specific area within a company or organization. Supervises staff, oversees quality control, process improvement, and budget management for daily work activities. Has significant authority within their area of responsibility such as hiring, training, and managing staff.

$121,815 / year median in Connecticut

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

The Operations Manager works in collaboration with the Clinical Operations Manager to ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations at their program. As a central partner to both the clinical and operations teams, the Operations Manager helps create a safe, responsive, and healing environment that allows staff to thrive and patients to feel supported every step of the way.
Key responsibilities include:
Hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising direct care staff to support the highest-quality patient care Collaborating in the client admission process to facilitate a smooth and compassionate transition into care Overseeing daily program scheduling to create a structured therapeutic experience for all clients Fostering a culture of accountability and excellence by ensuring compliance with all regulatory, licensing, and safety requirements Serving as a positive role model and mentor for direct care staff; providing feedback, coaching, and training Becoming certified as a CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Trainer within your first 30 days, after which you'll lead and reinforce CPI and deescalation training across assigned teams Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in behavioral health operations (required) Minimum one (1) year of experience working with adolescents or young adults and their families in a mental healthcare setting (required) At least two years of experience in a supervisory or management role (preferred) Compassionate and clear leadership style that brings out the best in people A problem-solver who can streamline processes and lean into opportunities The courage and self-confidence to make hard decisions in a fast-paced environment