Director of Outpatient Services- Roaring Fork Valley

Job Details: Job Location: Glenwood Springs

• Glenwood Springs, CO, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $102846.00 - $120000.00Salary/year, Health Solutions West is the Western slope’s largest behavioral health care organization, covering more than 23,000 square miles across 10 counties. With over 250 employees in Western Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. Position: Director of Outpatient Services- Roaring Fork Valley Location: Glenwood Springs, CO, and Rifle, CO A Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) applies to onsite positions only based on applicable FTE. Telehealth employees are not eligible. Salaried employees working in Glenwood Springs & Rifle receive a bi-weekly COLA of $91.38.

Benefits

Medical Dental Vision Paid time off accrual and generous leave policy 403(b) benefits with 6% company match Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Pet Insurance Position qualifications: Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related behavioral health field required. Current Colorado behavioral health licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent) required.

Minimum of five years of experience in behavioral health services, with progressive leadership, supervisory, or program management experience preferred. Experience providing or overseeing adult outpatient mental health and/or substance use services is strongly preferred.Must demonstrate knowledge of community behavioral health, evidence-based clinical practices, regulatory and compliance requirements, and integrated service delivery.

Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and change-management skills are required. The successful candidate must be able to use clinical and operational data to evaluate performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support teams in achieving organizational and program goals. Job purpose: The Director of Outpatient Services provides clinical and operational leadership for outpatient behavioral health services at Health Solutions West.

The Director is responsible for ensuring services are accessible, high quality, person-centered, and responsive to the needs of the individuals and communities served. As a member of the Clinical Services leadership team, the Director develops and supports program leaders, strengthens coordination across services, and ensures outpatient operations align with Health Solutions West's mission, strategic priorities, clinical standards, and organizational goals.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability (include materials and equipment directly used): Knowledge of outpatient behavioral health services, clinical standards, evidence-based practices, and applicable regulatory requirements. Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop staff, establish expectations, manage performance, and promote accountability.

Ability to use clinical and operational data to evaluate access, client engagement, caseloads, productivity, quality, and overall program performance. Strong critical-thinking, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify barriers and implement improvements that strengthen service delivery, client access, engagement, and continuity of care.

Ability to lead effectively through change while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across teams, leadership, and community partners. Ability to collaborate across programs and disciplines to support coordinated, person-centered care.

Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and appropriately manage sensitive and confidential information. Ability to work independently, take initiative, delegate effectively, and contribute as part of a leadership team. Ability to model the mission, values, and leadership expectations of Health Solutions West.

Proficiency with electronic health record systems, Microsoft 365 applications, and standard office technology. Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop.

Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer. Possible potential for exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.

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