IOP & PHP Substance Use Program Lead

JobCubby; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Colorado sick leave (HFWA)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Griffith Centers in Colorado Springs seeks a licensed behavioral health professional to oversee our Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). This leadership role supervises a multidisciplinary team, supports clinical excellence, and helps youth, adults, and families achieve lasting recovery.

If you are passionate about substance use treatment, enjoy mentoring clinicians, and want to make a meaningful difference, apply today.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field required.
• Active Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) licensure preferred (State of Colorado).
• Active, unrestricted clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) or ability to provide supervision toward licensure preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in substance use treatment, preferably with adolescents.
• Prior experience in IOP, PHP, or similar level-of-care settings strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working with co-occurring disorders and high-risk youth populations.
• Ability to work with sensitivity to the cultural and/or socioeconomic diversity of the agency’s clients and staff.
• Ability to maintain healthy emotional and physical boundaries in personal and professional relationships.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
• Expertise in evidence-based substance use treatment practices
• Knowledge of adolescent development and family systems
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening as a condition of employment, in accordance with Colorado Department of Human Services regulations for childcare facilities.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and support to therapists, counselors, case managers, and support staff.
• Promote evidence-based treatment approaches, including CBT, DBT-informed interventions, Motivational Interviewing, and family systems therapy.
• Support staff professional growth, licensure development, and clinical excellence.
• Ensure compliance with Colorado regulations, accreditation standards, Medicaid requirements, and organizational policies.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and therapeutic environment for clients, families, and staff.
• Collaborate with schools, probation departments, child welfare agencies, and other community partners.
• Monitor program quality, outcomes, and operational performance.
• Encourage meaningful family involvement throughout the treatment process.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team-building

Clinical supervision

Evidence-based treatment

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field

Job description

Griffith Centers in Colorado Springs seeks a licensed behavioral health professional to oversee our Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). This leadership role supervises a multidisciplinary team, supports clinical excellence, and helps youth, adults, and families achieve lasting recovery.

If you are passionate about substance use treatment, enjoy mentoring clinicians, and want to make a meaningful difference, apply today.