A Co-response, Program Manager is needed to help us in our endeavor to build the healthiest community in the nation … one person at a time.
This position will be based at the new and innovative acute care behavioral health facility, which opened in late 2023. SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture. This voter-approved facility provides licensed, equitable and culturally relevant care and treatment to individuals in crisis with mental health and/or substance use disorders. For more information click HERE .
The Mission
At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community. We need your help to make this vision a reality. We are building a team who believes in providing crucial services at crucial times, helping the people in our community at their most vulnerable — particularly those who are often overlooked and underserved.
We Embrace Our Diversity
Come As You Are
A core value here at SummitStone.
We want you to be your authentic self while at work, so we welcome and actively seek team members of different backgrounds, identities and experiences. SummitStone is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, honoring each individual's whole-self by embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language and the inherent intersections of many different identities. We invite everyone to share our journey and are proudly an equal opportunity employer.
Experiences And Backgrounds We Look For
If this sounds like your calling, then we want to help you succeed, grow, and thrive at SummitStone.
Location: Larimer County, CO
Status: Full-time, 40/hrs. week
What You’ll Do
SummitStone (SHP) has an exciting opportunity to serve as a manager of a fast paced, growing, and cross-system Co-Response team. The Program Manager for Co-Response will work as a member of the acute services multi-disciplinary leadership team to provide clinical, administrative, and operational oversight to designated programs/facilities to meet the behavioral health needs of our clients or consumers. Co-Response, a coordinated program to pair behavioral health staff with law enforcement officers responding to behavioral health crises in the community, exists to ensure the safe and therapeutic engagement of persons with behavioral health conditions encountered by law enforcement and to ensure diversion from the criminal legal system wherever possible. The work you do with our Co-Response team will directly improve health outcomes by providing critical behavioral health services alongside law enforcement officers to our community.
The Co-Response Program Manager ensures that clinical programming is adhering to licensing guidelines, applicable rules and regulations, and that treatment rendered is ethical and applicable to the needs of the population. This position may oversee the implementation of new clinical projects, service lines, and/or partnerships across the County. The Program Manager joins a talented and creative acute leadership team working collaboratively to ensure that service lines are operating effectively, identifies opportunities for administrative efficiencies, and works to streamline clinical workflows to maximize capacity. The position will provide supervision to a combination of program supervisors, team leads, and/or assigned mental health and substance use disorder treatment staff. This role provides leadership across programs and helps to prepare our teams for new and emerging treatments and/or service array changes. The position performs direct client care for clients in behavioral health crisis.
SummitsStone is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. Diversity is more than a commitment at SummitStone- it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully pledged to equity and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. At SummitStone we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. At SummitStone, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale.
Essential Duties
Manages a comprehensive team of Co-Responders, case managers and peer specialists embedded in multiple law enforcement and emergency response partnerships across Larimer County.
Serves as a resource person to program staff, including case manager, clinicians, team leads, and supervisors.
Understands law enforcement culture.
Facilitates cross-training between the law enforcement and behavioral health disciplines to achieve culture change and alignment.
Recruits and build an effective team. Continually rewards and recognizes staff and develops staff. Develops and fosters team values with staff.
Assists to drive policy and procedure changes when necessary for program improvement.
Contributes to the overall management of the agency through the development of policy and procedures.
Ensures accurate records and reporting for all grants/contracts assigned.
Gathers data and prepares a variety of reports to assist with evaluating services, determining capacity, or measuring program outcomes.
Assist in outcome monitoring and program or process improvement.
Maintains close and cooperative relationships with community agencies and other public agencies in carrying out the mission of the organization.
Collaborate with staff and peers to improve processes and procedures.
Evaluate staff performance for all direct reports; addresses performance issues, resolves conduct and ethical issues; carries out disciplinary action when needed. Provides technical assistance, training and coaching in clinical and administrative areas.
Conduct performance reviews for all direct reports.
Participates on committees (both internal and external), in meetings, and works on projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
May assist with accreditation compliance.
May assist with policy and procedure writing, report writing, & records review.
My conduct outreach activities or spearhead prevention education to community
May participate in projects and committees as requested.
May be called upon to occasionally make formal presentations or public speaking engagements as representation for SHP.
Job Requirements
Ability to provide treatment and case management in routine and crisis situations.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret related professional periodicals, journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
Effective verbal and written communications skills.
Able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Time management.
Supervisory and management skills.
Knowledge of psychopathology, substance use disorder treatment and methods of therapy/treatment.
Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations regarding delivery and documentation of behavioral health services.
Minimum Qualifications
3-5 years minimum relevant experience in the Mental Health Field, Substance Use Disorder Field or program of application in a leadership role; 3-5 years minimum experience in a supervisory role (administrative or clinical); experience with mild to severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
Experience in program development and managing clinical projects.
Education & Licensure
Masters (MA) Degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field from accredited College or University
CAC III or LAC preferred
Colorado Clinical Mental Health License (LCSW,LPC,LMFT)
Valid Colorado drivers license
Driving record that meets with hiring requirements as set forth for someone that must transport clients/customers.
Start With Yes
At SummitStone, we show up not only for our clients, but for our staff as well. You will be joining a team of committed professionals who believe in the power of starting with “yes” — where an unparalleled level of teamwork and support can solve any challenge.
We Believe That People Can And Do Recover, But We Also Know That They Can’t Always Do It On Their Own. That’s Where You Come In. If You Have Any Or All Of These Qualities, We Want You To Consider Us For Your Next Career Move
You believe in being a voice for behavioral health in Northern Colorado
You embrace equity for your clients, teammates, and partners
Collaboration and creativity are crucial to helping you solve problems
You show up as your genuine self to help guide others through their toughest times
Through continuous curiosity, exploration, and reflection, you’re eager to adapt and learn
Total Rewards
The typical hiring range for this position is $83,491 - $100,196/hour or year, based on relevant years of experience.
Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential. Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekend and holidays.
Benefits
We know that most people aren’t just searching for a job, they’re searching for a career.
But more than that, they’re searching for a sense of belonging and purpose. Whether you’re at the start of your journey or you already know where you want to be, you will have access to a level of support and teamwork that is uncommon in the field of behavioral health today.
Along with that, positions are eligible* for range of benefits including:
Time that you deserve for a balanced life
Flextime Scheduling
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Ten paid holidays, including one floating holiday
Extended Leave Bank (ELB)
Financial benefits
403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer match
Cafeteria 125 Plan
Loan forgiveness program eligibility
Referral Bonus available for employee who refer new hires
Ongoing support for learning and development, including reimbursement and supervision for license and certification
Health, Medical, and Wellness
Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Malpractice Insurance
Option to participate in Employee Resource Groups
Based on working 20 hours per week
Reach Out
SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.