Director - RISE

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

We’re hiring for a full-time Director to join our Day Treatment Program.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Director of the Day Treatment Program provides clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for a new intensive day treatment program serving individuals with behavioral health and/or co-occurring needs. This licensed clinician ensures high-quality, trauma-informed, evidence-based care, oversees compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and leads a multidisciplinary team in delivering integrated services. The Director plays a key role in program development, financial performance, community partnerships, and outcome achievement.

RESPONSIBILITIES: As the Director under the supervision of the Senior Vice President of Clinical Services you will:

Program Leadership & Development

• Lead the design, launch, and ongoing management of the new Day Treatment program.
• Establish clinical protocols, treatment models, and program workflows consistent with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure program meets standards for CARF, Joint Commission, Medicaid/Medicare, and state licensing bodies.
• Develop and monitor program goals, productivity standards, and outcome measures.

Clinical Oversight

• Provide direct clinical services as needed, including assessments, individual, family, and group therapy.
• Supervise and mentor clinical staff, ensuring quality of care and adherence to treatment models.
• Lead case consultations, treatment planning meetings, and utilization reviews.
• Ensure documentation is timely, accurate, and compliant with payer and regulatory requirements.

Operations & Administration

• Oversee program scheduling, staffing, and daily operations to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Develop and manage program budgets, monitor revenue and expenses, and support financial sustainability.
• Collaborate with admissions/intake to support smooth referral processes and optimal census.
• Maintain program compliance with HIPAA and all organizational policies.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with hospitals, schools, probation, FQHCs, and other referral sources.
• Represent the program at community meetings, advisory groups, and stakeholder forums.
• Participate in marketing, outreach, and education to grow referrals and promote program visibility.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership, team-building, and staff development skills.
• Ability to balance clinical quality with operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Flexible, collaborative, and mission-driven leader.

What You’ll Like About Us

• Competitive pay $89,557.28 to 98,949.05 Annually (Dependent on experience, certification and shift)
• Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, generous PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program
  • Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.
  • HS Funded: EAP, Teladoc, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D, LTD
  • Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
  • Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Allstate Voluntary benefits, and pet insurance
  • Childcare
  • Flexible work schedule
• Employee recognitions and celebrations
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another

What we’re looking For—The Must-Haves

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field required.
• Active Colorado license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years post-licensure clinical experience in behavioral health or co-occurring treatment.
• At least 2 years of leadership/management experience in a treatment, partial hospitalization, day treatment, or residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and integrated treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.

What we’d Like to See in you—the Nice-to-Haves

• Supervision credential (ability to provide licensure supervision).
• Experience with Medicaid/insurance billing, compliance, and program budget management.
• Spanish speaking ability.

Health Solutions expects all staff to

• Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity.
• Take ownership of problems, brainstorm problem resolutions, and use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and demonstrate consistent follow through.
• Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions, and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work.
• Inspire and model collaborative teamwork and Human Kindness; and
• Demonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service.

Closing Date: EOE, M/F