Director of Outpatient Services- Mesa County

Health Solutions West•Grand Junction, CO

3d•$102,846 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Outpatient Services provides clinical and operational leadership for Health Solutions West’s outpatient behavioral health services. The Director ensures services are accessible, high quality, person-centered, and responsive to the needs of the individuals and communities served. As a member of the Clinical Services leadership team, the Director develops and supports program leaders, strengthens coordination across services, and ensures outpatient operations align with the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, clinical standards, and goals. The role requires using clinical and operational data to evaluate program performance, identify improvement opportunities, and help teams achieve organizational and program goals. The position is based in Grand Junction, Colorado. The work environment may involve potential exposure to communicable disease; noise is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently walk, sit, stand, or kneel, with occasional climbing or balancing. The role may require sitting at a computer for extended periods. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Current Colorado behavioral health licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent).
At least five years of experience in behavioral health services.
Knowledge of adult outpatient behavioral health services, clinical standards, evidence-based practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, critical-thinking, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Ability to use clinical and operational data to evaluate performance and support program goals.
Ability to lead change, manage multiple priorities, collaborate across programs and disciplines, and exercise sound professional judgment.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, delegate effectively, and contribute as part of a leadership team.
Proficiency with electronic health record systems, Microsoft 365 applications, and standard office technology.
Must already be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and meet the stated physical demands of the role.

Nice To Haves

Progressive leadership, supervisory, or program management experience.
Experience providing or overseeing adult outpatient mental health and/or substance use services.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and operational leadership for outpatient behavioral health services.
Ensure services are accessible, high quality, person-centered, and responsive to community needs.
Develop and support program leaders.
Strengthen coordination across services and disciplines.
Ensure outpatient operations align with the organization’s mission, strategic priorities, clinical standards, and organizational goals.
Use clinical and operational data to evaluate access, client engagement, caseloads, productivity, quality, and overall program performance.
Identify barriers and implement improvements to service delivery, client access, engagement, and continuity of care.
Establish expectations, manage performance, develop staff, and promote accountability.
Lead effectively through change while managing multiple priorities.
Build effective relationships across teams, leadership, and community partners.
Manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately and model the organization’s mission, values, and leadership expectations.