Director of Medical Services
About The Position
The Director of Medical Service provides strategic and operational leadership to the medical services team within a community mental health environment. This role ensures high-quality, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care is delivered across all clinical programs. The Director oversees staffing, compliance, clinical protocols, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support the on-going needs of CRCs consumers, staff, collaborators, and fiscal responsibility. . The Director plays a key role in workforce development, quality improvement, and aligning medica services practices with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health or community-based settings.
- At least 2–3 years of supervisory or management experience in a healthcare or behavioral health environment.
- Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
- Light to moderate lifting is required
- Regular, predictable attendance is required.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of medical services teams across all clinical sites.
- Develop, implement, and monitor clinical protocols and procedures to ensure safe, effective care.
- Provides direct, and indirect consumer care daily.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA, etc.).
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management of assigned staff.
- Collaborate with behavioral health providers, case managers, and leadership to support care delivery.
- Monitor and improve clinical quality metrics, documentation standards, and patient outcomes.
- Manage inventory and administration of medications, including psychotropic and injectable treatments.
- Respond to clinical emergencies and provide guidance on crisis intervention protocols.
- Support health equity initiatives and culturally responsive care practices.
- Participate in strategic planning and budgeting.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401K with matching
- Wellness Program
- Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Internal Opportunities & Free trainings
- Shift differential pay when applicable
- Bilingual stipend pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle
- Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable
- Healthy Work Life Balance
- Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
