Senior Director, START Crisis Program

Rocky Mountain Human Services; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical/dental/vision

Generous paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Human Services (RMHS) seeks a START Program Associate Director to lead a 24/7 crisis intervention program for individuals with IDD and mental health needs. You will supervise up to seven professionals, guide clinical practice, manage partnerships, and drive data-informed decisions in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities include budgeting, policy development, staff training, and coordination with state agencies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or other human service field with 2 years’ experience working with people with IDD and behavioral health needs required along with two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Certified START Coordinator required within twelve (12) months of start date.
• Licensure or certification as a LCSW, LPC, or other mental health licensure in the state of Colorado.
• Experience collaborating with community service systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and clinical guidance to the START team.
• Actively engages as a member of RMHS’s expanded management to pursue strategic initiatives to improve and change programmatic services and supports.
• Develops, implements, and monitors utilization, quality, and financial objectives to support the department in alignment with the organization's strategic priorities.
• Work with the Director of Denver Programs and Finance team to prepare and monitor budgets.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in alignment with organizational mission and objectives.

Skills

Clinical care coordination

Multidisciplinary leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Customer service

Prioritization & communication

Data analytics

IDD/Behavioral health knowledge

Cultural humility

Fiscal management

Communication & privacy

Professional values

Judgment & adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling or related field

Colorado licensure (LCSW/LPC) or equivalent mental health licensure

Job description

Rocky Mountain Human Services (RMHS) seeks a START Program Associate Director to lead a 24/7 crisis intervention program for individuals with IDD and mental health needs. You will supervise up to seven professionals, guide clinical practice, manage partnerships, and drive data-informed decisions in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities include budgeting, policy development, staff training, and coordination with state agencies.