What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Director - School-Based Services position at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery?
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Description
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Director to oversee our School-Based Teams. This role involves supervising managers, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring the quality of clinical services across the division. The Clinical Director will develop and implement programs, problem-solve critical organizational decisions, and lead Clinical Managers in their professional growth and team management. The ideal candidate will be a flexible, innovative, and solution-focused clinical leader who is committed to trauma-informed care, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This is a unique opportunity for a strong clinician with a passion for community mental health to help shape AMHR into an employer of choice.
Schedule. Monday - Friday during regular business hours with a hybrid work arrangement. Leadership positions are required to be in person 50% of the time. Clinical Directors may need to be in person more frequently, depending on specific meetings and activities scheduled for the week.
$12,000 Sign On Bonus Available! *Not eligible internal employees and re-hired employees within 90 days from separation.
Based on full-time (40 hours/week). Prorated if fewer than 40 hours/week. Paid in two installments: 50% on the first paycheck, and 50% on the paycheck following 6-month anniversary.
Essential Functions:
- Senior Leadership Accountabilities: Lead a team of managers or individual contributors. Ensure that managers provide focus and direction to their respective teams. Foster development of leaders and create a culture of accountability. Develop goals, strategic plans, company policies, and make decisions on the direction of the organization. Mobilize and influence external stakeholders and outside resources. Effectively communicate sr. leadership decisions and organizational strategy and plans to managers. Also, share key external updates with team. Set performance indicators.
- Recruit, hire, train, support, inspire and develop leadership skills of Clinical Managers. Ensure clinical teams have the required clinical expertise in specific areas.
- Provide clinical and administrative supervision to Clinical Managers on a regular and predictable basis and address positive recognition, promotion and/or disciplinary actions as needed. Ensure clinical managers provide clinical employees on their team with appropriate supervision and clinical oversight. Ensure appropriate training and continuing education for clinical employees relevant to the services provided.
- Oversee and monitor quality, compliance, productivity, and financial stability of assigned clinical area, and insure alignment with the organization's strategy, vision, values, and expectations.
- Analyze data for the assigned clinical area and use it to communicate and make informed decisions and process improvements.
- Attend and contribute to leadership meetings and assist with accomplishing agency objectives and goals as set by the Board of Directors and Executive Team.
- Actively participate in shaping the culture and successful functioning of the organization.
- Ensure that assigned clinical area is working in concert with all other areas. Identify service needs and develop programs or services in collaboration with others.
- Connect with the community in meaningful ways that support the organization's overall goals and the development of services within the assigned clinical area.
- Connect the organization with community and State partners essential for the vitality of the agency and the assigned programs.
- To the extent needed, understand local and state politics and resources as they relate to the assigned clinical programs and the agency as a whole.
- Staff member will complete needed care coordination tasks for their assigned role.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Master's degree in a license-eligible field.
- Five years' experience providing behavioral health services.
- Five years' supervisory/management experience in an increasingly responsible capacity.
- Current Colorado Licensure in the behavioral health field: Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PsyD), LCSW, LPC or LMFT; OR Licensure in behavioral health field: Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PsyD), LCSW, LPC or LMFT from another state and in process of obtaining Colorado licensure and will have prior to six-month anniversary with Center.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of theoretical issues related to clinical treatment; treatment philosophy consistent with organization's goals.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond to change.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Thorough knowledge of all facets of community mental health, managed care, and social services.
Required Vaccination and TB Test.
AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of the flu shot and a negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested.
Salary for this role.
Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Fewer than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE. Salary is also based on years of licensure and company equity.
- Licensed Psychologist: $129,341.78 - $154,215.20
- Licensed Therapist: $86,465.81 - $118,321.63
Additional Perks.
- Loan Forgiveness
- Continued learning benefit. AMHR meets the definition of Deem Status provided by DORA for LPC, LCSW, and LMFT licenses.
- Access to an online database of clinical trainings to help you meet the continuing education licensure requirements, reimbursement to attend conferences based on your specialty interests, regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics, and DEI trainings.
Benefits:
- Health insurance: Kaiser
- Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
- Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability coverage*
- 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
- Accrued Vacation pay (for Directors) up to 20 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Short term disability*
*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more
Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.
Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.
Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.
Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.
Diversity Statement.
We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to ensure that it is interwoven into the fabric of our organization. We support and nourish an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees from diverse backgrounds.
Salary : $86,466 - $154,215
