Mental Health Program Administrator

Duties/Responsibilities

• Well-being initiatives and educational outreach that are reflective of the collaborative well-being goals of the Auraria Campus.
• Tri-institutional mental health program administration for students, faculty and staff on the Auraria Campus.
• Clinical Intervention that includes direct client services and crisis management.
• Provision of clinical services, including nicotine cessation counseling.
• Administering and overseeing the 24/7 crisis line service provider.
• Providing consultative services to other departments on campus regarding behavioral health issues, including training for staff and academic presentations.
• Debriefing Health Center staff after a crisis and presentations on specific topics targeting certain populations as needed.
• Developing CARE team collaboration strategies and support as requested.
• Developing clinical resources/handouts for clients of clinical providers and for use by professional staff.
• Aiding Health Center behavioral health clinicians and medical providers, providing clinical services/assessments and support as assigned, utilizing appropriate clinical documentation and follow-up, with adherence to all Health Center at Auraria medical and accreditation standards.
• Serving as a case coordinator or manager as assigned, providing professional clinical services and coordination of care and/or determination for most appropriate services.
• Works in coordination with the Medical Director of Behavioral Health to provide oversight of mental health operations, requiring independent decision making, staff guidance and direction, project assignments and special initiatives, operational logistics, public relations and customer service.
• Coordinating with marketing staff on publicity materials, educational resources and editing/proofing of such materials.
• Managing community relations with external contacts.
• Managing contract personnel in coordination with the Medical Director of Behavioral Health, Executive Director and Associate Director of Operations and Well-Being.
• Participating in committees and task forces when assigned.
• Remaining current in knowledge of the latest developments/trends in mental health and health education, including evidence-based best practices and the use of validated assessment tools/strategies.
• Managing and coordinating Auraria Campus mental health meetings with institutional partners.
• Participating in a variety of meetings, planning sessions, professional development activities, and special projects.
• Using technology to assist with achieving the goals associated with this position.
• Adhering to Federal HIPAA/FERPA regulations and requirements, ensuring patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• A graduate-level psychological counseling-related degree.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical counseling experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Must be able to triage effectively. Provide short-term care for acute stabilization of needs and appropriate referrals as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and affability.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Ability to establish and effectively maintain working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Strong time management skills, self-directed and flexible.
• Must provide clear, concise and timely clinical documentation with EHR based on clinic expectations.

Why Join Us

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

Why work for the University?

The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Multiple plan options.
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision.
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay.
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year.
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours).
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual).
• Holiday Days: 10/year.
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses.
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service.

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position, Curriculum vitae / Resume, Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Questions should be directed to samantha.2.martin@cuanschutz.edu.