Crisis Nursing Director

WellPower; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits

Job summary

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. The Nursing Manager of Crisis Services provides operational, nursing and administrative leadership for 24/7 crisis programs, ensuring uninterrupted operations and compliant service delivery.

This role collaborates with internal departments and community partners to deliver trauma-informed, person-centered care in fast-paced, high-acuity environments requiring strong clinical

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of nurses in crisis programs to ensure uninterrupted functioning and appropriate staffing.
• Provide administrative and clinical supervision to RNs, LPNs, MAs in crisis through coaching, mentoring, supervision and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate workforce planning for 24/7 operations including recruitment, retention, scheduling, vacancy management and contingency staffing.
• Conduct and support clinical assessments, triage, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and service linkage, including direct care during high-acuity situations or staffing shortages.
• Review and approve documentation by staff to ensure accuracy, completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Accountable for nursing compliance with BHA, CMS, state nursing regulations, contractual requirements and organizational standards.
• Lead hiring processes with People Operations, including screening, interviewing, onboarding and initial training of staff.

Job description

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. The Nursing Manager of Crisis Services provides operational, nursing and administrative leadership for 24/7 crisis programs, ensuring uninterrupted operations and compliant service delivery.

This role collaborates with internal departments and community partners to deliver trauma-informed, person-centered care in fast-paced, high-acuity environments requiring strong clinical