Behavioral Health Program Director

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

3d•$71,444 - $81,347•Hybrid

About The Position

The CU College of Nursing has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) position as a Behavioral Health Program Director within its federally qualified health center (FQHC), Sheridan Health Services (SHS), located in southwest Denver, CO. This position is clinic based and includes dedicated 0.50 FTE effort for administrative duties. It is in the Clinical Practice Faculty Series and faculty rank is based on experience and qualifications. Health care provider positions at SHS, such as this one, qualify for federal and state loan repayment. The Behavioral Health Program Director is part of the SHS senior leadership team and will uphold the SHS mission by assuring the delivery of high-quality integrated care services and the fiscal soundness of the organization by meeting productivity standards. This position serves in an advisory capacity making recommendations about primary care and behavioral health integration to improve service delivery and achieve improved health outcomes. The position is responsible for the administrative and clinical management of psychiatric and behavioral health (BH) services.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, OR Doctorate degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD).
Current licensure as a clinical social worker (LCSW), professional counselor (LPC), marriage and family therapist (LMFT), or psychologist (LP), in good standing (Must have CO licensures by date of hire. Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies).
Four (4) years’ post-graduate experience providing direct patient care services.
One (1) year experience as a clinical supervisor.
Demonstrated leadership in area of practice (for Senior Instructor and Assistant Professor ranks).
Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities (for Senior Instructor and Assistant Professor ranks).
Obtain Colorado licenses by date of hire.
Obtain valid NPI number by date of hire.
Obtain valid Colorado Medicaid Provider number within 30 days of hire date.
Complete CAQH by date of hire.
Remain credentialed by all necessary parties and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
Obtain and maintain current BLS/CPR certification by date of hire.
Willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.
Willing and able to work until 6pm on designated weeknights in rotation with other providers for Extended Hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a primary care or school-based health center setting using a brief model of service delivery.
Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) at a conversation level in a clinical setting.
Credentialed as a certified addiction specialist (CAS) or licensed addiction counselor (LAC).
Experience as a preceptor/clinical supervisor of students and/or behavioral health trainees and interns.
Experience successfully navigating program compliance and audits, as well as evidence of billing and reporting experience.

Responsibilities

Programmatic oversight for creation, implementation and management of clinical programs within BH service line.
Oversight of fiscal expenditures.
Supervision of BH providers and BH Patient Navigator.
Ensure behavioral health programs operate within budgeted revenues and achieve productivity goals.
Be vigilant of potential new revenue streams and respond to these as appropriate (e.g., grants, contracts, managed care contracts, governmental relations, etc.).
Provide brief behavioral health therapy and screenings in an integrated medical setting for patients across the lifespan (ages 0–99).
Deliver outpatient behavioral health services, including individual therapy, crisis intervention, care coordination, skill building, and psychoeducation.
Complete all documentation accurately, within established timelines, and in full compliance with clinic policies and professional standards, including timely completion of notes, referrals, follow‑up tasks, and any required paper records.
Responsible for audit and compliance activities to ensure that behavioral health services and standards follow all state, federal, and CU regulations, in addition to contractual requirements associated with payers and funders, in collaboration with leadership team.
Participate in community outreach for the purpose of increasing access to care, reducing barriers to treatment, and advancing the mission and vision of SHS.
Establish and maintain community partnerships.