Program Manager - STAR

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WellPower values and is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to ending bias and discrimination in our community and ensuring equity within all aspects of our organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The purpose of the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) Program initial response van is to respond to low-risk behavioral health calls with an EMT / Paramedic and Behavioral Health Clinician to de-escalate and connect residents in distress with appropriate services, including wraparound services through the STAR community coalition following encounters with a STAR van. STAR vans provide a broad range of no-cost services such as providing information and referrals, crisis intervention, counseling, transportation, and social service needs. This role responds to Mental Health related 911 calls.

The objectives of the STAR Program are to :

• Increase connection to behavioral health services and community resources for those reached by STAR.
• Provide more appropriate response and reduce emergency calls to police, fire department, and EMS.
• Improve information sharing across systems and service providers involved in administering STAR.
• Increase partnerships with community organizations through collaboration via STAR Community Partner Network.

NEW HIRE SALARY RANGE : $80,000 - $100,000 / year - based on experience

POSITION SUMMARY : This position oversees the day-to-day operations at the STAR program. It provides clinical and administrative supervision to a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, peer specialists and administrative staff to ensure the program operates efficiently and within BHA guidelines. The Program Manager coordinates team functions and collaborates with community partners to enhance the quality of treatment people we serve receive at the STAR Program They help operate within established budgetary guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

EDUCATION : LCSW, LPC required, Masters LAC preferred. Colorado licensure must be valid and in good standing.

EXPERIENCE : Four years in mental health or human services field; 2 years supervisory experience required. Trauma informed treatment, addiction treatment and sound clinical ability.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Clinical and Administrative staff.

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE USED : Computers, calculators, fax machines, copiers, telephone and a variety of other office / clerical equipment.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, the telephone and other office and / or clinical equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS : May require occasional evening or weekend hours

WellPower is committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification / licensure (rather than wage history). Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges. We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

All full-time, benefits eligible employees will be eligible for WellPower's benefits plan. For a full description of benefit offerings, please visit : https : / / wellpower.org / workplace-of-choice / .

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Salary : $80,000 - $100,000