Colorado Nonprofit Association

Residential Behavioral Health Program Manager

Interested in mental health therapy? Looking to gain addiction counseling experience?

Whether you are interested in therapy, treatment, behavioral health, psychology, social work, counseling, criminal justice, or restorative justice, we have a position for you!

The mission of Behavioral Treatment Services is to provide accessible, integrated, and inclusive behavioral health services supporting clients throughout the criminal justice system. Behavioral Treatment Services provides a continuum of specialized adult offender substance abuse and other treatment modalities. Being a part of the BTS team means being a part of the forefront of Colorado’s behavioral health and criminal justice programs and initiatives. Our goals are to provide a space toward client healing, reduce criminal recidivism, assist clients in working towards personal growth, and collaborate with the system and client to work towards mutually agreeable goals.

BTS provides clinical services, court related services, and specialized programs for adults involved in the criminal justice system. BTS provides services at community corrections sites (including residential treatment programs), outpatient locations, jail based, and court liaison programs in 9 counties across Colorado. 

Behavioral Health Manager manages and directs the planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and supervision of assigned programs, services, and staff to achieve Company goals and objectives.
Location:  Lakewood, CO

Hours: Full Time M-F

Salary: $80,000/yr (based on licensure)  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support, promote and adhere to the mission, values and Code of Conduct of Intervention Inc.
• Reflect Intervention Inc.’s commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and company information.
• Carry out all duties/responsibilities in accordance with Company values, policies and procedures, applicable laws and contractual obligations.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company’s values and policies, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; providing feedback and development, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Evaluate, develop, implement and monitor compliance of programs, policies and procedures. Revise and update as necessary based on standards, contractual obligations, plans, evidence based practices and best practices.
• Develop and implement new or improved programs that are consistent with company goals
• Develop and submit timely and accurate reports on program operations and services
• Manage the development, evaluation and implementation of program goals, objectives, and financial plans.
• Act as a change agent in the implementation of new practices, including training and coaching staff and modeling desired behavior. 
• Provide supervision for clinical master level interns and serve as liaison to local universities 
• Prepare activity reports to monitor and inform of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
• Monitor fiscal operations to meet goals
• Ensure maintenance of thorough documentation in compliance with Federal and State treatment standards 
• Maintain effective working relationships with other departments and stakeholders; acts as liaison with stakeholders
• Follows professional ethical standards and agency policies and procedures regarding risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention
• Represent the program through court hearings as a witness, when subpoenaed or as required
• Provides direct services, such as assessments, individual, group or caseload coverage as required
• Is available for on call duties, nights and weekends as required.
• Provide training to staff and community agencies regarding specialized populations/programs
• Drive personal car to court, jail and/or other sites as required, including in adverse weather
• Attend required trainings and meetings, apply skills and knowledge.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Good steward of Company human, financial and capital resources.
• Participate effectively as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing and problem solving.
• Any other tasks or duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (MA/MS) or equivalent from accredited university in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field 
• Demonstrated proficiency providing clinical services with a demonstrated knowledge of the principles, methods and processes for diagnosis and treatment of mental dysfunctions  
• Familiarity with evidence-based treatment modalities  
• Minimum of 2 years staff supervisory experience required
• Must be Colorado registered (DORA) LAC, PLUS one of the following: LPC, LCSW, LMFT  
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License and proof of insurance 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated understanding of applicable regulations, standards and requirements for effective clinical treatment and management 
• Take action on the goals and procedures defined at a strategic level to mobilize resources and pursue the established strategies 
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems 
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate staff through application of Company values 
• Ability to quickly synthesize complex information received from a variety of sources 
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing 
• Ability to remain calm in and de-escalate stressful situations 
• Computer skills — Ability to enter data, generate reports and create communications from variety of software programs and databases 
• Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and appropriate techniques and practices for the client population  
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Company staff, stakeholders, and with diverse client base
• Must pass background check and have ability to access state criminal databases 

Work Traits

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job 
• This job operates in a professional office environment 
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers and filing cabinets 
• Work involves working alone with groups of criminal offenders
• Duties involve contact with clients or other persons who may be hostile, threatening, dangerous, aggressive and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol 
• This position involves inside work with no exposure to weather conditions 
• Travel: frequently drives personal car throughout local area/state to go to other work sites, attend meetings, trainings, court appearances, etc.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.