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Behavioral Health Services Manager - Clinical Team Leader for Behavioral Health & Medical Services

Salary

$105,456.00 - $147,624.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IKA 01366 11/14/2025

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OCYF (Office of Children, Youth & Families)

Opening Date

11/19/2025

Closing Date

11/30/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

4255 S Knox Ct, Denver, CO 80236, USA

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The Division of Youth Services:

About the Division of Youth Services: The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment, and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed and detained by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates fifteen secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21, who are pre-adjudicated, sentenced, or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State. For pre-adjudicated youth, the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Colorado Youth Detention Continuum, a State-funded, locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice system. In addition to residential programming, the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State.

We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys

Description of Job

The Behavioral Health Services Manager provides oversight of behavioral health operations across youth centers within the Division of Youth Services (DYS). Success in this role requires a strong foundation of professional competencies that ensure consistent, high-quality mental health services for detained and committed youth.

Key Competencies

+ Leadership and Supervision : Ability to guide and support Clinical Directors, ensuring consistent oversight and professional growth across three positions.

+ Operational Oversight : Skilled in managing behavioral health operations at the youth center level, including referrals, transfers, and compliance with Colorado law.

+ Clinical Expertise : Deep understanding of adolescent behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based treatment approaches.

+ Collaboration and Communication : Strong capacity to maintain ongoing communication with Youth Center administration, regional leadership, courts, and external stakeholders regarding assessment, treatment, and transition planning.

+ Strategic Thinking : Ability to participate in division-wide committees and management meetings, contributing to system-level improvements in behavioral health services.

+ Adaptability : Flexibility to adjust oversight as population needs evolve, ensuring continuity of care and responsiveness to changing demands.

+ Values Alignment : Commitment to advancing behavioral health services that reflect DYS values and philosophy, prioritizing safety, security, and positive outcomes for youth.

Preferred Attributes

+ Cultural Responsiveness : Demonstrates sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and experiences of youth and families.

+ Resilience : Maintains composure and effectiveness in high-stress or crisis situations.

+ Innovation : Identifies opportunities to improve behavioral health practices and implements creative solutions.

+ Integrity : Upholds ethical standards and transparency in decision-making and supervision.

+ Mentorship : Invests in the professional development of staff, fostering a culture of growth and accountability.

Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time. You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

Purpose of the Position:

The Behavioral Health & Medical Services work unit exists to ensure that appropriate and comprehensive assessment, medical, psychiatry, dental, mental health, psychological, neuropsychological, substance use and sex offense specific services are provided to the Division of Youth Services’ (DYS) detained and committed youth. The unit ensures the health needs of youth involved in DYS are addressed. The DYS Director’s Office provides global administration of the operations of all State-operated institutions, privately contracted residential and non-residential program services and centrally managed programming. The Director’s Office allocates resources consisting of DYS Central Administration, Behavioral Health and Medical Services, Education Services, Training and Staff Development, Food Services, Research and Evaluation, Quality Assurance, Contract Management, Bed Management, Colorado Detention Youth Continuum (Alternatives to Incarceration) and Information Technology Services. Primary administrative functions of the Director’s Office include: crafting and executing short-term and long-term planning initiatives to address Division-wide current and future resource needs, sustaining communication with the Governor’s Office, Legislature, Legislative Staff, Courts and other State Departments, conducting reviews to establish and monitor standards for provision of service and care, developing policies and procedures, generating and for program development, collaborating with internal and external service agencies and stakeholders and providing system support to DYS associated programs and centrally managed programming. The purpose of the Behavioral Health and Medical Services unit is to oversee, manage and operationalize DYS's assessment, medical, dental, mental health, psychological, neuropsychological, substance use services, and sex offense specific services functions. The Division is charged with assessing and classifying the needs of new commits each year in order to restore and preserve community safety and make critical decisions involving risk assessment, classification, resource matching, level of care, treatment plan design and identification and treatment of medical, mental health psychological, neuropsychological, sex offense specific, and substance abuse needs. The unit must evaluate, oversee and enforce DYS behavioral health and medical policies and procedures, accreditation standards (National Commission on Correctional Health Care), program processes and systems in order to ensure effective organization and implementation of DYS's Behavioral Health and Medical Services structure. Additionally, DYS’s Behavioral Health and Medical Services unit must serve administrative functions and maintain compliance with both DYS and Colorado Department of Human Services policies and procedures, State and Federal laws and other applicable entities.

About the position:

The purpose of this position is to provide oversight of behavioral health operations at the youth center level, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality mental health services for detained and committed youth. The Behavioral Health Services Manager supervises Clinical Directors and maintains consistency of behavioral health services across youth centers, while also offering temporary coverage for vacant Clinical Director positions to sustain continuity of care. Additional responsibilities include overseeing referrals and executive transfers to mental health institutes or hospitals, participating in DYS committees and division-wide behavioral health management meetings, and maintaining ongoing communication with Youth Center administration, regional leadership, and external stakeholders regarding assessment, treatment, and transition needs, all while ensuring safety and security in accordance with Colorado law. This position also directs mental health services for committed and detained youth in state-secured DYS facilities, providing consistent supervision across three Clinical Director positions, with flexibility to expand oversight as population needs evolve. Central to this role is strengthening Clinical Director competencies, fostering leadership and clinical supervision, and advancing comprehensive behavioral health services that reflect DYS values and philosophy.

Job Duties:

Clinical Supervision/Oversight and Professional Development:

+ Directs the supervision activities of a comprehensive program for all youth within state owned and operated Division of Youth Services facilities. Monitors the quality and quantity of work of the Clinical Directors positions, to ensure the treatment provided is evidence-based and effective. Provides clinical positions with formal clinical supervision and formal performance reviews. In addition, this position oversees contractors assigned to this work unit if applicable. It also assures compliance with court orders, Division of Youth Services audit standards, Division of Youth Services policies and procedures, facility implementing procedures, and the Colorado Children’s Code. This position has an oversight of the Clinical Director positions at each DYS facility to ensure consistency of their role within DYS, as well as oversight of over clinical programming and individualized treatment methods being utilized at facilities. This position trains clinical positions in the appropriate consultation and referral for these services, as well as ensuring appropriate use of the electronic health record.

+ This position clinically supervises and oversees the technical and qualitative aspects of Behavioral Health Services for the Division of Youth Services. This position provides formal clinical supervision to the assigned clinical positions and is responsible for PMP feedback and evaluation regarding job performance at the middle and end of each fiscal year. There are currently 17 detention clinical positions within DYS facilities, and this number is likely to increase based on the significant needs of the population served by DYS. This position plans for and directs the professional development of the Clinical Directors, trains relevant standards of policy and procedure, and supervises the clinical competencies of the clinical directors. This includes reviewing supervisory notes, clinical notes, and documentation of treatment processes and effectiveness.

+ Keeps current on all legal, qualitative, and professional requirements related to the position. Maintains all licensure and certifications required by the position. Participates in formal and informal opportunities to improve job performance. Participates in agency team meetings, clinical and assessment meetings, group consultation, and regional meetings as required. Serves as clinical representative to various DYS and/or community agency/stakeholder task force committees. Participates in the exchange of information, collaborative program advancement and recommendations aimed at improving Behavioral Health Services.

Program Development and Communication/Training:

+ This position ensures the oversight and application of appropriate, reliable, and accurate clinical practices. Plans, develops, and audits procedures to assure that the Division of Youth Services standards are met, interprets and applies standards to the workplace, apprises supervisor of issues related to the above duties. Responsible for researching and coordinating training sessions designed to promote Behavioral Health professional job development. This position works closely with other members of the BHMS Central Office to review and update statewide assessment and treatment practices, providing ongoing recommendations for evidence-based treatment practices as needed.

Leadership and Clinical Expertise and Support:

+ Serves as the Behavioral Health Services Manager clinical team leader to the Behavioral Health and Medical Services unit which includes membership of various committees designed to participate in the exchange of information, collaborate on proposal development and collaborate regarding programming recommendations. Serves on the Behavioral Health Management Team, which supports agency goal implementation and sustainability in collaboration with the other members of the team. Role models throughout the DYS community in regard to the DYS 7 Commitments and Key Strategies, as well as trauma informed environments.

The Behavioral Health Services Manager plays a critical role in shaping the quality and consistency of behavioral health care across youth centers within the Division of Youth Services. By ensuring effective oversight, supervision, and alignment with DYS values, this position directly influences the well-being and rehabilitation of detained and committed youth. The manager’s leadership fosters stability in clinical operations, strengthens the competencies of Clinical Directors, and promotes trauma-informed, evidence-based practices that support positive outcomes. Through collaboration with courts, youth center administration, and external partners, the Behavioral Health Services Manager helps create pathways for safe transitions, improved treatment access, and long-term success for youth. Ultimately, this role contributes to a safer, healthier future for Colorado communities by advancing comprehensive behavioral health services that prioritize safety, security, and youth development.

Other Duties As Assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

+ Eleven (11) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

`OR`

Education and Experience:

+ A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to eleven (11) years

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree or higher in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related behavioral health field.

+ Current and valid Colorado licensure as a psychologist, professional counselor, clinical social worker, or equivalent.

+ Management skills required for a diverse organizational structure.

+ Five or more years of experience providing clinical services in behavioral health settings.

+ Three or more years of supervisory or management experience overseeing clinical staff or programs.

+ Experience related to formal training associated with assessment and treatment of youth with juvenile justice involvement and neuropsychological impairment.

+ In-depth knowledge of state regulatory policies and procedures associated with mental health and assessment

+ Extensive knowledge of the mental health system and the juvenile justice system.

+ Relatable experience as a current or previous State of Colorado employee.

Conditions of Employment:

+ Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence

+ Full background check and reference check required.

+ This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

+ Motor Vehicle Check , if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.

+ Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border

+ Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.

+ Travel – the work requires occasional travel to oversee the unit's auditing and monitoring functions or liaison

with community partners and facilities; travel may occur any day of the week.

+ The Diana Screen®, a sexual risk screening tool, is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS, the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Division's decision on whether a candidate is selected.

+ Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.

+ Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

+ Disclose that information on the application.

+ Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

+ Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Appeal Rights

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board (https://spb.colorado.gov/) website.

+ You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

+ You can find the official appeal form here (https://spb.colorado.gov/sites/spb/files/documents/Consolidated%20Appeal%20-%20Form%20-%202025.pdf) .

+ You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

+ By email ([email protected]), or

+ Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or

+ Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or

+ Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

+ At (303) 866-3300, or

Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules (https://spb.colorado.gov/board-rules) webpage.

Supplemental Information

How to apply to the State of Colorado (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKuwGdPpOW0)

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact [email protected]

About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS . In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

+ Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

+ Medical (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) and dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) health plans

+ Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

+ Paid life insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance)

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

+ State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home)

+ Employee Wellness program

+ Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

+ Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

+ *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs) .

Our Values

+ We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

+ Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

+ We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

+ Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

+ We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

+ Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

ADA Accommodations

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] .

EEO Statement: The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Additional Support For Your Application - Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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A preferred qualification of this position is licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Psychologist in Colorado. If you currently have one of these, please list which, and the license number for verification.

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Describe your approach to supervising Clinical Directors and teams. How do you balance providing guidance, ensuring accountability, and fostering professional growth while maintaining consistent behavioral health services across multiple youth centers?

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What key factors must be addressed when designing, implementing, and overseeing mental health programming in detention and committed settings for at-risk youth, particularly those with diverse mental health needs, co-occurring disorders, disruptive behaviors, and cognitive limitations?

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Describe your philosophy and approach to staff management. How do you foster accountability, professional growth, and motivation within your teams, particularly in high-stress environments?

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How do you approach collaboration with youth center administration, courts, and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of care, safe transitions, and alignment of behavioral health services with organizational values and legal requirements?

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The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.

+ This information is available to me and I have read this information.

+ I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)

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Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application

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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997…). Your application may be considered incomplete if you do not provide this information. An incomplete application may not move forward in the Selection process. If you are a former or current state employee, please identify what state agency you work(ed) with and how many years of relevant state service you have related to the position you are applying for. (Ensure this is listed on your application under work experience).

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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify your application from the current position.

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