Therapy Services Director

Aspen Hope Center•Basalt, CO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Therapy Services Director provides leadership and oversight for therapy services at Aspen Hope Center, including Outpatient Therapy, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), the organizations developing Internship Program, and community resource navigation. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality clinical care, clinical supervision best practices, regulatory compliance, and the cultivation of a supportive and growth-oriented clinical culture. The Therapy Services Director reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer and serves as a key leader in advancing Aspen Hope Center’s mission to provide accessible, trauma-informed, and clinically excellent behavioral health services across the community. The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader who values mentorship, systems development, collaboration, and clinician growth. This individual will help shape the future of the organization’s therapy services while building sustainable systems that support both clients and clinicians.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field required.
Active Colorado licensure required (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or licensed psychologist).
3+ years clinical supervision experience required.
Strong mentorship and supervision skills
Ability to balance systems thinking with relational leadership
Commitment to clinician development and psychological safety
Curiosity, flexibility, and solution-focused thinking
Strong ethical decision-making and professional judgment
Passion for building sustainable and high-quality clinical programs
Knowledge, education, training, skills, and experience in a multi-disciplinary approach to physical and mental health
Excellent public speaking and communication skills, including diplomacy, tact, and effective bedside manner with clients
Ability to display non-judgmental attitude
Ability to remain solution-focused and respectful in all interactions with staff, co-workers, vendors, and clients
Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
Knowledge of DSM 5 diagnoses and symptoms
Knowledge of local and agency resources for referrals
Skilled at assessing level of suicidality in individuals who present for help
Skilled in basic computer operations – Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Internet and data management
Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision
Ability to maintain boundaries with clients, practitioners, agencies and community members
Ability to uphold confidentiality and discretion at all times, adhering to the US Dept of Health and Human Services minimum necessary standard when disclosing and requesting public health information
Ability to maintain communication with clinical team on a daily basis

Nice To Haves

3+ years experience managing or supervising behavioral health programs preferred
Experience with IOP, outpatient therapy services, and/or clinical training programs preferred.
Knowledge of Colorado behavioral health systems, Medicaid, BHA, BHASO, RAE, and regulatory compliance preferred.
English/Spanish bilingual abilities are a plus

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, clinical supervision, and oversight for all Therapy services, including Outpatient Therapy, the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), the Internship Program, and the Community Resource Navigator.
Support the development of a healthy, collaborative, and growth-oriented clinical culture grounded in professionalism, attunement, curiosity, accountability, and clinical excellence.
Collaborate with organizational leadership to support strategic planning, program development, staffing, and service expansion.
Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to agency-wide initiatives and operational planning.
Provide clinical supervision and leadership support for outpatient clinicians and the Community Resource Navigator.
Facilitate group clinical supervision and consultation.
Support clinicians with case conceptualization, risk assessment, documentation, ethical practice, and clinical decision-making.
Promote high standards of clinical care, documentation quality, and client engagement.
Assist with clinician onboarding, professional development, performance support, and retention efforts.
Support development of specialty areas, group programming, and evidence-informed therapeutic practices.
Lead the development and implementation of a robust clinical internship program designed to serve as a high-quality training ground for emerging behavioral health professionals.
Build partnerships with graduate programs and universities to support recruitment and placement opportunities.
Develop onboarding, clinical supervision, training, evaluation, and mentorship structures for interns.
Foster a learning environment that emphasizes ethical practice, clinical skill development, trauma-informed care, professional identity formation, and reflective practice.
Ensure interns receive appropriate clinical supervision, support, and educational opportunities aligned with licensing and academic requirements.
Provide clinical supervision and leadership support to the IOP Supervisor.
Ensure the Intensive Outpatient Program operates in alignment with organization standards, clinical best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee ongoing compliance with Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP), BHASO, RAE, Medicaid, and other applicable regulatory and payer requirements.
Assist with program development, quality improvement efforts, workflow development, and clinical oversight within the IOP.
Support documentation quality, clinical integrity, and program fidelity.
Completes all required clinical supervision training and Aspen Hope Center onboarding requirements in accordance with BHA regulations and applicable licensure standards.
Collaborate with leadership and Quality Assurance/Risk Management to ensure compliance with clinical, regulatory, and documentation standards.
Monitor program effectiveness and support quality improvement initiatives.
Assist in developing policies, procedures, workflows, and clinical standards related to therapy services.
Audit charts and prepare for BHA audits
Uphold best practices and implement corrective action when necessary
Develop and oversee training of new and existing therapy team members
Collaborate with internal programs including Crisis Services, School-Based Services, Education & Outreach, and Peer Support initiatives to support continuity of care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, referral sources, graduate programs, and healthcare providers.
Represent Aspen Hope Center professionally within the community and behavioral health system.
Represent Aspen Hope Center at a minimum of one internal and/or external event during the year, determined in collaboration with the CCO.
Acknowledges and adheres to all policies and procedures of Aspen Hope Center
Completes additional job related tasks as assigned by the Chief Clinical Officer

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience and credentials
Opportunities for continuing education, supervision, and professional development
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Paid time off
Medical, dental and vision insurance available
403b retirement plan with discretionary employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Lifestyle Spending Account reimbursement
Annual professional development reimbursement
Volunteer Time Off