Behavioral Health Solutions Center Transitional Shelter Program Manager - Adult Services
Mental Health Center of Denver

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As a program manager you wouldprovide clinical and administrative supervision to a multi-disciplinary clinical adult staff to ensure efficient team operations. Coordinate team functions and community activities to enhance the quality of treatment consumers receive. Operate within established budgetary guidelines.

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SALARY RANGE: $80,000-$100,000

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The Behavioral Health Solutions Center provides crisis stabilization services to persons having interactions with the City of Denver's first responders out in the community. The first floor will be made up of two components: A drop off crisis triage and a 16-bed crisis stabilization center. The third floor consists of a transitional shelter, providing an opportunity for individuals to continue focusing on their wellbeing while not having to worry about meeting their basic needs, with a goal of connecting to longer term resources.

POSITION SUMMARY- The Program Manager of the Transitional Shelter oversees the day-to-day operations, strategic goals of the program, and provides clinical and administrative supervision to a multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient team operations. This position will coordinate team functions and coordinate with community partners to enhance the quality of treatment received. This position must operate within established budgetary guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure accuracy, quality and efficiency standards are met with regards to medical records standards and case management services for individuals served.
• Advocate for appropriate services for individuals.
• Identify, implement and monitor customer service standards to ensure team is meeting internal and external customer needs and perform all services in a professional manner.
• Participate in the development of long and short term goals for the team that are consistent with program and organizational goals.
• Train and evaluate clinical and administrative support staff to maintain quality within the team, encourage growth and development of staff while instilling awareness of cultural diversity.
• Complete performance evaluations timely and provide appropriate coaching and counseling to ensure all employees perform at satisfactory levels, identify when discipline is appropriate.
• Participate in the selection process for internal and external candidates for clinical and support positions.
• Conduct timely audits to ensure compliance with WellPower policies, state and other regulatory policies regarding clinical care and documentation. Revise and update internal policies.
• Assist with the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting needs of the team. Take corrective action as needed to ensure compliance of established budget.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION: LCSW, LPC required, Masters + LAC preferred. Colorado licensure must be valid and in good standing.

EXPERIENCE: One to two years in mental health or human services field; 2+ years supervisory experience required. Trauma informed treatment, addiction treatment and sound clinical ability.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge or ability to learn and practice trauma informed principles and practices.

• Solid customer and community relations and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written memos, letters and reports of a complex nature.
• Ability to supervise a multi-disciplinary staff: Clinical and Administrative.
• Ability to chart, document, review and present clinical cases to various audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to understand different cultural needs of consumer and communicate effectively.
• Solid knowledge of clinical supervision. Solid knowledge of case management skills and care coordination.
• Ability to accurately diagnose and assess consumers in crisis and non-crisis situations.
• Solid knowledge of management applications as they relate to the mental health environment.
• Ability to create a treatment and/or outcome plan with measurable results. Includes transition and discharge planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with internal and external customers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical and Administrative staff.

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE USED: Computers, calculators, fax machines, copiers, telephone and a variety of other office/clerical equipment.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, the telephone and other office and/or clinical equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: May require occasional evening or weekend hours.

Why else might you want to consider working at WellPower?

• Named Top Workplace - we have been named a Top Workplace by the Denver Post for ten consecutive years
• Champion Social Justice Causes - we are committed to ending anti-Black racism in our community
• 9 Paid Holidays - including Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and more
• Robust Benefits Package - our benefits start at 30 hours per week and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement match
• Employee Resource Groups - our ERG's offer a chance to connect, address workplace challenges and get support from individuals who share similar characteristics or life experiences
• Gainsharing - we offer a bonus to employees if the organization meets certain requirements for the year
• $52,000/year minimum wage for all employees - we believe that our employees should earn a livable wage conducive to the cost of living in Denver, Colorado
• Free Licensure Supervision - for LCSWs/LPCs/LMFTs
• Sports Leagues - we offer a variety of activities for our employees, including bowling, dragon boat racing, volleyball leagues, and more

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