Clinical Director

The Clinical Director functions as an integral member of Mental Health Colorado’s SAFER management team to ensure the agency meets external and internal expectations and goals. Provides specialized strategic leadership and oversight of administrative and/or clinical functions for all aspects of multiple programs and associated staff as assigned. Develops and manages program budgets. Works with groups outside the organization, including regulatory agencies. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Duties Performed:

• Provide leadership, motivation, and direction to the clinical, business, and administrative staff of the agency, particularly for the programs and initiatives to which assigned.
• Accountable for the development, implementation, and functions of assigned programs and is responsible for the ongoing administration of existing programs and functions.
• Responsible for policy and procedure development specific to the areas to which assigned and participates in overall agency policy and procedure development and implementation.
• Collaborate with other management team members to ensure the development of training and oversight strategies assuring teams and agency functions follow all necessary regulations and agency policies and are in the best interest of the clients served. Participate in the development of center-wide strategies to ensure the same.
• Ensure assigned staff, teams, and responsibilities are presented with an accurate and favorable representation of the agency.
• Provide administrative oversight of clinical programs as assigned. Oversee all aspects of the agency’s program implementation, ensuring the programs are meeting clients’ needs, operating at optimal capacity, and effectively leveraging the organization’s resources. Ensure services are of high quality, appropriate, and consistent with stated models of care and selection; provide supervision and ensure the accountability of the middle-level managers is maintained.
• May provide oversight and/or primary responsibility for non-clinical programs essential to the functioning of the agency (e.g., Quality Improvement/Assurance, Compliance). Ensure non-clinical programs are complementary and collaborative with the management team.
• May be called upon to take the lead in special projects that are critical to agency success. In this role as project director, the Clinical Director will work closely with agency executives and other management personnel to develop, implement, train, and evaluate success.
• Develop and maintain cooperative, collaborative, and effective relationships with community partners that enhance the reputation of the agency. May be charged with the task of offering presentations to various community groups and organizations to increase understanding and improve the image of SAFER in the community.
• Ensure fiscal viability of SAFER, pursue, and maintain funding sources, and actively engage in budget development and management utilizing necessary applications and/or reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A commitment to social justice and advocacy for individuals with complex and co-occurring health needs involved in the criminal justice system who are experiencing homelessness and other vulnerabilities.
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, or another behavioral health field is required.
• Colorado clinical licensure in an appropriate discipline (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psych. D) is required.
• 3 years experience in an upper-level management position, plus 3 years experience in the clinical and/or program areas to the position assigned.
• Management and fiduciary experience in a healthcare non-profit agency.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Annual TB Testing