Clinical Manager - School-Based Services (59086) - Chambers Aurora, Colorado, United States

Description · Our School-based Services (SBS) team at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is growing and we are seeking 2 additional Clinical Managers, for Cherry Creek School District and Aurora Public Schools, to manage and oversee our School-based Therapists, Intake Coordin ...

Job description

Description

Our School-based Services (SBS) team at Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is growing and we are seeking 2 additional Clinical Managers, for Cherry Creek School District and Aurora Public Schools, to manage and oversee our School-based Therapists, Intake Coordinators and Case Managers who provide mental health services directly within the schools.

About You.

Please consider applying if you are a licensed therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) or Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PsyD)with experience providing mental health services within a school setting. The ideal candidate has worked closely with school and district partners, and has a history of providing excellent clinical supervision to unlicensed staff. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to form and strengthen community partnerships, a commitment to promptly, directly and compassionately manage personnel and performance concerns, and a passion for providing competent and culturally sensitive supervision. The SBS Clinical Manager should also be organized, responsive, enthusiastic, flexible, and passionate about serving marginalized and underserved communities.

About the team. 

The School-based Services team at AMHR provides direct therapeutic support to K-12 students and their families. Our team services schools in Aurora Public Schools, Cherry Creek Schools, Bennett & Byers School Districts, and a number of local charters.

About the role.

A Clinical Manager of School-Based Services (SBS) is responsible for managing and overseeing School-based Therapists, Intake Coordinators and Case Managers who provide mental health services directly within the schools. The SBS manager provides clinical supervision to their staff, partners closely with the school administration and mental health teams, and collaborates with the larger school district. They are responsible for ensuring that policies, procedures and workflows are in compliance to agency, school, state and federal regulations, and that SBS staff are well-supported in their day-to-day work. The Clinical Manager also is responsible for hiring and onboarding new staff, as well as coaching staff and intervening when personnel and performance issues arise.

Schedule. We offer flexible work arrangements, either a 5 x 8-hour workweek (Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm) or a 4 x 10-hour workweek. Our hybrid model allows for a mix of remote and in-office work, with an expectation of being in the office two days per week and working from home three days. This schedule may be adjusted based on program, training, client, and community needs.

Salary for this role.

Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full-time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Fewer than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE. Salary is also based on experience and company equity.

• Licensed Psychologist: $119,392.42 – $142,352.50 per year
• Licensed Therapist: $79,814.59 – $109,219.97 per year

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. Employees who successfully pass a language assessment are eligible to receive bilingual differential pay. This differential is provided as a fixed amount of $3,000 per calendar year, paid on a bi‑weekly basis across 26 pay periods, and prorated based on hire date and full‑time equivalency (FTE). Eligibility and payment are subject to the language requirements of the position and the employee's demonstrated proficiency in the language. 

Essential Functions:

• Manager Accountabilities: Lead employees, maintaining team focus and direction. Hire, provide performance feedback and coaching, and fire employees in accordance with organization guidance. Monitor work schedules and receive and approve requests for time off based on work volumes and staffing schedules. Communicate with external stakeholders related to team accountability. Cascade information from sr. leadership to lower levels in alignment with organization strategy and goals. Design and implement effective group and intergroup work and communication expectations. Define and monitor group-level performance indicators. Diagnose and resolve problems within and among work groups.
• Arrange appropriate training of staff to improve clinical skills, including providing clinical supervision to therapists, and other team members as appropriate.
• Work cooperatively with all staff to provide a comprehensive range of services and ensure the smooth transition of clients from one service to another, including handling referrals and assignment of cases to therapists.
• Handle complaints from clients and community agencies efficiently and satisfactorily.
• Develop new services to meet unmet or underserved needs in the community.
• Ensure that clinical and fiscal paperwork and online clinical records are correctly and promptly completed.
• Interact with community agencies to improve services to clients and enhance the organization's image as a competent provider of mental health services and a committed and caring member of the community.
• Advocate for the organization's services in the community and at the state level, as appropriate.
• Ensure that revenues to pay for services are documented and billable by the business office and that the funding source is known to the billing office.
• Understand and adhere to budget for program.
• Staff member will complete needed care coordination tasks for their assigned role.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in a license-eligible field.
• Licensure: Current Colorado licensure required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Psychologist (PhD or PsyD). Licensure from another state is acceptable if the candidate is in the process of obtaining Colorado licensure and will receive it within six months of hire.
• Three (3) years of experience working with the population served by the clinical area of responsibility, including administrative experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Excellent knowledge of theoretical issues related to clinical treatment.
• Treatment philosophy consistent with the organization's goals.
• Excellent management and communication skills.
• Trained and experienced in screening, assessment, and treatment of mental health and substance abuse concerns.

Required Vaccination and TB Test. 

At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary. 

Additional Perks.

• Continued learning benefit. AMHR meets the definition of Deem Status provided by DORA for LPC, LCSW, and LMFT licenses.
• Access to an online database of clinical trainings to help you meet the continuing education licensure requirements, reimbursement to attend conferences based on your specialty interests, and regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics.

Benefits:

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short-term disability*

*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context, including harassment or exclusion.

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