Behavioral Health Program Director

• University of Colorado Anschutz
• Behavioral Health Program Director
• Instructor / Senior Instructor / Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice (Open Rank
• College of Nursing
• Position Location: Sheridan Health Services (Southwest Denver)
• 3525 W. Oxford Avenue | Unit G1 Denver, CO 80236
• Position #: 00611421 – Requisition #: 40701

Job Summary

The CU College of Nursing has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) position as a Behavioral Health Program Director within its federally qualified health center (FQHC), Sheridan Health Services (SHS), located in southwest Denver, CO (zip code: 80236). This position is clinic based and includes dedicated 0.50 FTE effort for administrative duties. It is in the Clinical Practice Faculty Series and faculty rank is based on experience and qualifications.

Health care provider positions at SHS, such as this one, qualify for federal and state loan repayment (more info at: tinyurl.com).

The Behavioral Health Program Director is part of the SHS senior leadership team and will uphold the SHS mission by assuring the delivery of high-quality integrated care services and the fiscal soundness of the organization by meeting productivity standards.

This position serves in an advisory capacity making recommendations about primary care and behavioral health integration to improve service delivery and achieve improved health outcomes. The position is responsible for the administrative and clinical management of psychiatric and behavioral health (BH) services.

Clinic Description

Sheridan Health Services is a multi-site, nurse-managed FQHC, funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Healthcare. The clinic serves community health needs primarily for residents of Arapahoe, Denver, and Jefferson counties, and is located in southwest Denver on the Fort Logan campus. It provides services to adults and children, 65%25 of whom identify as Latinx, and 42%25 of whom are best served in another language, with Spanish being the predominant second language. Services offered include primary care across the lifespan; prenatal and postpartum, women’s health, dentistry, pharmacy, behavioral health, and outpatient substance use treatment. SHS is a Patient-Centered Medical Home and upholds a model of care that places the patient at the center, incorporating the values and beliefs of the individual in all decision-making.

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Program Management

Core responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Program Director include programmatic oversight for creation, implementation and management of clinical programs within BH service line, oversite of fiscal expenditures, and supervision of BH providers and BH Patient Navigator. This position will ensure behavioral health programs operate within budgeted revenues and achieve productivity goals. This position shall be vigilant of potential new revenue streams and respond to these as appropriate (e. g., grants, contracts, managed care contracts, governmental relations, etc.).

Clinical Care

The Behavioral Health Program Director will provide a portion of total effort.5 FTE in direct care to patients from diverse backgrounds.

• Provide brief behavioral health therapy and screenings in an integrated medical setting for patients across the lifespan (ages 0–99).
• Deliver outpatient behavioral health services, including individual therapy, crisis intervention, care coordination, skill building, and psychoeducation.
• Complete all documentation accurately, within established timelines, and in full compliance with clinic policies and professional standards, including timely completion of notes, referrals, follow‑up tasks, and any required paper records.

Compliance

Responsible for audit and compliance activities to ensure that behavioral health services and standards follow all state, federal, and CU regulations, in addition to contractual requirements associated with payers and funders, in collaboration with leadership team.

Community Engagement

Participate in community outreach for the purpose of increasing access to care, reducing barriers to treatment, and advancing the mission and vision of SHS. It will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining community partnerships.

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location: Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals – the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children’s Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day.

From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023).

Our faculty, students and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.

Why Work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• 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: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Instructor

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in one of the following disciplines:
• Social work
• Counseling
• Marriage and family therapy
• OR Doctorate degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD)
• Current licensure as a clinical social worker (LCSW), professional counselor (LPC), marriage and family therapist (LMFT), or psychologist (LP), in good standing
• Must have CO licensures by date of hire. Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies.
• Please review DORA’s Licensing Guides for detailed requirements:
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
• Psychologist

• Four (4) years’ post-graduate experience providing direct patient care services
• One (1) year experience as a clinical supervisor

Senior Instructor

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in one of the following disciplines:
• Social work
• Counseling
• Marriage and family therapy
• OR Doctorate degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD)

Current licensure as a clinical social worker (LCSW), professional counselor (LPC), marriage and family therapist (LMFT), or psychologist (LP), in good standing

Must have CO licensures by date of hire. Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies.

• Please review DORA’s Licensing Guides for detailed requirements:
• Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Psychologist

• Four (4) years’ post-graduate experience providing direct patient care services
• One (1) year experience as a clinical supervisor
• Demonstrated leadership in area of practice
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities

Assistant Professor

• Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in one of the following disciplines:
• Social work
• Counseling
• Marriage and family therapy
• Psychology (PhD or PsyD)
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications by time of hire.

Conditions of Employment

• Obtain Colorado licenses by date of hire.
• Obtain valid NPI number by date of hire
• Obtain valid Colorado Medicaid Provider number within 30 days of hire date

Complete CAQH by Date of Hire

• Remain credentialed by all necessary parties and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
• Obtain and maintain current BLS/CPR certification by date of hire.
• Willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.
• Willing and able to work until 6pm on designated weeknights in rotation with other providers