Weekend Clinical Program Lead (Behavioral Health)

EDCare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

EDCare in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs. You will help coordinate daily scheduling, staffing, and milieu leadership on site.

The role reports to the Program Director, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, and requires strong clinical and administrative skills to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health field is required.
• Actively pursuing Colorado licensure is required.
• CPR certification within the first 90 days is required.
• Ability to take initiative and problem solve clinical and operational issues is desired.
• Minimum of six months experience in a therapeutic milieu environment is preferred.
• Clinical understanding of eating disorders and dual diagnosis is preferred.
• Treatment orientation aligned with EDCare is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Director in scheduling program tech/therapist coverage for groups and meals.
• Provide individual therapy and POD groups when backup coverage is needed for Primary Clinicians.
• Create effective relationships and liaise with other departments to improve work processes.
• Model compliance to all program tasks and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative presence with program staff and therapists.
• Support leadership in adherence to rules, policies, and procedures.
• Lead training of new program staff and students with the program director.
• Serve as onsite weekend leadership and point person for facility, patient, and staff issues.
• Navigate call outs and manage staffing concerns.
• Demonstrate effective counseling skills and facilitate groups with engagement and boundaries.
• Maintain daily program structure and attendance for billing purposes.
• Open/close the facility and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health field

Job description

EDCare in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead Residential, Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs. You will help coordinate daily scheduling, staffing, and milieu leadership on site.

The role reports to the Program Director, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, and requires strong clinical and administrative skills to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.