Manager Behavioral Health

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Merit pay increase

Market reviews

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Free Care.com membership

Gym discount

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health seeks an onsite Operations Manager for the Inpatient Behavioral Health Care Coordination and Community Co-Response Department in Fort Collins, CO. The role oversees daily operations, staff relations, budgeting, and cross‑system care coordination in fast-paced crisis environments.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree in Behavioral Health and a relevant license, with at least three years of leadership and operational experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field.
• State licensure as Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Addiction Counselor, or CAC III.
• 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with developing program and departmental goals, standards, and objectives that support the strategic plan and vision of the organization across the inpatient Behavioral Health and community co-response services.
• Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, recruitment, and payroll.
• Monitors departmental and program budgets, regulatory compliance, contracts, and partner/vendor relationships. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies and other operational resources.
• Assesses the quality, safety, and effectiveness of behavioral health services and coordinates care and services with patients, staff, providers, hospital departments, law enforcement/first-response agencies, and community partners. May provide patient care when necessary and within scope.
• Provides operational and clinical leadership across hospital-based and community-based behavioral health services, supporting effective communication, coordination, and continuity of care between inpatient Behavioral Health, co-response clinicians, and community partners.
• Within scope of the role, demonstrates critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in fast-paced inpatient and community crisis environments, taking appropriate action as needed.

Skills

Staff management

Budget management

Operational leadership

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field

State licensure as Psychologist / Social Worker / Counselor

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, CO, Fort Collins

Department: PVH IP Psych Care Coordination and Community Co-Response

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $43.25 - $69.19 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary: Manages the daily operations of the Inpatient Behavioral Health Care Coordination and Community Co-Response Department

Responsibilities

• Assists with developing program and departmental goals, standards, and objectives that support the strategic plan and vision of the organization across the inpatient Behavioral Health and community co-response services.
• Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, recruitment, and payroll.
• Monitors departmental and program budgets, regulatory compliance, contracts, and partner/vendor relationships. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies and other operational resources.
• Assesses the quality, safety, and effectiveness of behavioral health services and coordinates care and services with patients, staff, providers, hospital departments, law enforcement/first-response agencies, and community partners. May provide patient care when necessary and within scope.
• Provides operational and clinical leadership across hospital-based and community-based behavioral health services, supporting effective communication, coordination, and continuity of care between inpatient Behavioral Health, co-response clinicians, and community partners.
• Within scope of the role, demonstrates critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in fast-paced inpatient and community crisis environments, taking appropriate action as needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field.
• State licensure as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Addiction Counselor, or CAC III.
• 3 years of relevant experience.

Employees are our number one asset.

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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