Clinical Manager - Assertive Community Treatment/ACT (62904)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery•Aurora, CO

8d•$79,815 - $142,353•Onsite

About The Position

Join Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) as a Clinical Manager for our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program and make a lasting impact in the lives of adults living with severe and persistent mental illness. In this dynamic leadership role, you will oversee a multidisciplinary team of therapists, case managers, and peer specialists who provide comprehensive, community-based, evidence-driven services to individuals at risk of hospitalization, housing instability, or involvement with the criminal justice system. The Clinical Manager is responsible for ensuring high-quality client care, maintaining ACT fidelity standards, providing clinical and administrative oversight, and supporting the professional growth and development of treatment staff. We are seeking a passionate, strategic, and compassionate leader who is committed to trauma-informed, client-centered care and excels at building community partnerships, mentoring staff, and driving program excellence. The ideal candidate is a creative and thoughtful clinician with strong leadership skills, sound clinical judgment, healthy boundaries, flexibility, and a deep commitment to serving vulnerable populations. Previous management experience is preferred. If you are looking for an opportunity to lead a dedicated team while advancing recovery, resilience, and hope in our community, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Master's or Doctoral degree in a license-eligible field.
Current Colorado licensure required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Psychologist (PhD or PsyD). Licensure from another state is acceptable if the candidate is in the process of obtaining Colorado licensure and will receive it within six months of hire.
Three years of experience working with the population served by the clinical area of responsibility, including administrative experience in a behavioral health setting.
Valid Colorado Driver's License with a driving record that meets organization's requirements.
Excellent knowledge of theoretical issues related to clinical treatment.
Treatment philosophy consistent with the organization's goals.
Excellent management and communication skills.
Trained and experienced in screening, assessment, and treatment of mental health and substance abuse concerns.
Required Vaccination and TB Test. At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Previous management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead employees, maintaining team focus and direction.
Hire, provide performance feedback and coaching, and fire employees in accordance with organization guidance.
Monitor work schedules and receive and approve requests for time off based on work volumes and staffing schedules.
Communicate with external stakeholders related to team accountability.
Cascade information from sr. leadership to lower levels in alignment with organization strategy and goals.
Design and implement effective group and intergroup work and communication expectations.
Define and monitor group-level performance indicators.
Diagnose and resolve problems within and among work groups.
Arrange appropriate training of staff to improve clinical skills, including providing clinical supervision to therapists, and other team members as appropriate.
Work cooperatively with all staff to provide a comprehensive range of services and ensure the smooth transition of clients from one service to another, including handling referrals and assignment of cases to therapists.
Handle complaints from clients and community agencies efficiently and satisfactorily.
Develop new services to meet unmet or underserved needs in the community.
Ensure that clinical and fiscal paperwork and online clinical records are correctly and promptly completed.
Interact with community agencies to improve services to clients and enhance the organization's image as a competent provider of mental health services and a committed and caring member of the community.
Advocate for the organization's services in the community and at the state level, as appropriate.
Ensure that revenues to pay for services are documented and billable by the business office and that the funding source is known to the billing office.
Understand and adhere to budget for program.
Complete needed care coordination tasks for their assigned role.

Benefits

Health insurance: Kaiser
Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability coverage
403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 floating holiday (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary term life insurance
Short-term disability
Loan Forgiveness
Continued learning benefit. AMHR meets the definition of Deem Status provided by DORA for LPC, LCSW, and LMFT licenses. Access to an online database of clinical trainings to help you meet the continuing education licensure requirements, reimbursement to attend conferences based on your specialty interests, and regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics.