Clinical Manager - Commerce City (58998)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery•Commerce City, CO

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a dynamic Clinical Manager to lead our newly established outpatient program in Commerce City, CO. This exciting opportunity involves guiding a dedicated team that provides individual, group and family therapy, recovery services, and case management to children and adults. As the program manager, you’ll oversee clinic operations, foster a positive team culture, and build strong partnerships across Adams County. We’re looking for a flexible, creative leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality behavioral health services and eager to make a lasting impact by shaping a new clinic and strengthening community connections. If you thrive on collaboration and innovation, we invite you to join us in creating meaningful change! Schedule. This position will work Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, and is eligible for a hybrid model that allows for a mix of remote and in-office work, with an expectation of being in the office two days per week and working from home three days. This schedule may be adjusted based on training, department, client, and community needs. Salary for this role. Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full-time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Fewer than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE. Salary is also based on experience and company equity.

Requirements

Master's or Doctoral degree in a license-eligible field.
Licensure: Current Colorado licensure required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), 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 (3) years of experience working with the population served by the clinical area of responsibility, including administrative experience in a behavioral health setting.
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.

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

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.
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 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary term life insurance
Short-term disability
Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more