Mental Health Program Administrator

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

1d • $60,000 - $77,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the mental health initiatives and educational outreach that are reflective of the collaborative well-being programs on the Auraria Campus. It involves clinical intervention, including direct client services and crisis management. The role also requires coordination between the Health Center at Auraria and tri-institutional entities such as counseling centers, CARE teams, case management, and other departments involved in mental health services on the Auraria Campus. Clinic hours are Monday – Friday 8 AM - 5 PM.

Requirements

• A graduate-level psychological counseling-related degree
• Minimum 2 years of clinical counseling experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and affability
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Ability to establish and effectively maintain working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Strong time management skills, self-directed and flexible
• Must provide clear, concise and timely clinical documentation with EHR based on clinic expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a medical health care setting
• Experience in higher education setting
• Crisis management experience
• LCSW, LSW, LMFT, MFTC, LPC

Responsibilities

• Administer tri-institutional mental health programs for students, faculty, and staff on the Auraria Campus.
• Collaborate on and oversee mental health initiatives, strategies, and activities.
• Assess all mental health services at HCA and compile/analyze data.
• Report as applicable and required.
• Serve as an outreach liaison with the campus community, collaborating with various campus departments and student groups.
• Participate in outreach programs, screening events, activities, tabling, and services to raise awareness and destigmatize mental health services and issues, and promote well-being through campus community engagement.
• Provide clinical services, including nicotine cessation counseling.
• Administratively manage and oversee the 24/7 crisis line service provider.
• Provide consultative services to other campus departments regarding behavioral health issues, including staff training and academic presentations.
• Debrief Health Center staff after a crisis and provide presentations on specific topics targeting certain populations as needed.
• Develop CARE team collaboration strategies and support as requested.
• Collaborate with other off-campus services and programs to develop community referral resources.
• Develop clinical resources/handouts for clients and professional staff.
• Assist Health Center behavioral health clinicians and medical providers by providing clinical services/assessments and support as assigned, utilizing appropriate clinical documentation and follow-up, adhering to all Health Center at Auraria medical and accreditation standards.
• Serve as a case coordinator or manager as assigned, providing professional clinical services and coordination of care and/or determination for the most appropriate services.
• Work in coordination with the Medical Director of Behavioral Health to provide oversight of mental health operations, requiring independent decision-making, staff guidance and direction, project assignments and special initiatives, operational logistics, public relations, and customer service.
• Coordinate with marketing staff on publicity materials, educational resources, and editing/proofing of such materials.
• Manage community relations with external contacts.
• Oversee contract personnel in coordination with the Medical Director of Behavioral Health, Executive Director, and Associate Director of Operations and Well-Being Finances.
• Participate in committees and task forces when assigned.
• Stay current in knowledge of the latest developments/trends in mental health and health education, including evidence-based best practices and the use of validated assessment tools/strategies.
• Manage and coordinate Auraria Campus mental health meetings with institutional partners.
• Participate in a variety of meetings, planning sessions, professional development activities, and special projects.
• Utilize technology to assist with achieving the goals associated with this position.
• Adhere to Federal HIPAA/FERPA regulations and requirements, ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Triage effectively.
• Provide short-term care for acute stabilization of needs and appropriate referrals as needed.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
• CU Advantage perks & programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level