Behavioral Health Clinical Manager — Lead

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives and annual bonus program

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403b employer match

Wellness program

Education benefit

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado seeks an Associate Clinical Manager Behavioral Health to lead a unit serving Mental Health Virtual Urgent Care and Crisis Services. Responsibilities include policy implementation, team development, and coordinating patient care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role also involves staffing oversight, budget input, and acting as a clinical liaison with families and referring providers to ensure high-quality care and exemplary service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Area of Study: Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
• Three (3) years' experience in a behavioral health setting; equivalency may substitute for degree or experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages the implementation and maintenance of unit/department specific policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develops, coaches, and evaluates team members; mentors staff in improving clinical practice.
• Provides leadership on hiring decisions and budget input; supports cost-containment and staffing decisions.
• Leads direct patient care with expert clinical knowledge and promotes best practices.
• Oversees admission, discharge, and flow of patients; manages inventory and supplies.
• Interprets regulatory standards and ensures compliance with quality and safety initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's

Master's degree - Preferred

Job description

Children's Hospital Colorado seeks an Associate Clinical Manager Behavioral Health to lead a unit serving Mental Health Virtual Urgent Care and Crisis Services. Responsibilities include policy implementation, team development, and coordinating patient care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role also involves staffing oversight, budget input, and acting as a clinical liaison with families and referring providers to ensure high-quality care and exemplary service.