Overview
Our mission is to enhance the health of our community and to achieve this we provide health services that address unmet needs and opportunities. We demonstrate dignity and respect for all people and focus on our employees, clients, and community. Join our organization and help us accomplish our goals and make a meaningful impact in our community!
Are you an experienced behavioral health clinician with management experience who is looking for a new, unique position that has a tremendous impact on the local community? Are you an energetic leader with great organizational, relationship/partnership, and creative skills who is passionate about connecting children and adults to the behavioral health services they need?
The Health District is seeking a talented and motivated Behavioral Health Senior Manager to oversee our Mental Health Connections program, a service that is integral to helping community members access behavioral health services that best meet their needs. You will guide two dynamic teams: our Adult Team and the Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Connections (CAYAC) team, comprised of psychiatric providers, psychologists, licensed therapists, care coordinators, and dedicated support staff.
Compensation & Benefits
- $91,127 – $116,188 annually (DOQ)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
Schedule & Environment
- 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday (Exempt)
- Primarily office-based with occasional meaningful community engagement
- May require occasional evening or weekend availability
- Travel to satellite locations or community partners, as needed
For full qualifications and responsibilities, please review the job description at www.healthdistrict.org/careers.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in behavioral health field required (psychology, social work, counseling, or related discipline); Doctoral degree preferred for enhanced clinical leadership.
- Active Colorado clinical licensure in relevant discipline required.
- Minimum 5-7 years of clinical experience in behavioral health setting, with at least 3-5 years of management or leadership experience.
- Experience serving both adult and youth populations
- Background in integrated care models, community mental health, and interagency collaboration.
- Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and service integration.
- Preferred: Experience with grant management, telehealth service delivery, and working with external consultants and subject matter experts.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Senior Manager will:
- Provide clinical and operational leadership, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered, accessible, and equitable care.
- Champion excellence by ensuring legal, ethical and evidence-based standards guide all service delivery and program operations.
- Lead seamless integration of behavioral health services across the organization and with external partners.
- Innovate access solutions by developing and implementing creative strategies to improve access, reduce service gaps, and advance health equity initiatives.
- Strategically monitor productivity metrics, revenue streams, and operational expenses.
- Amplify community presence by serving as the program’s ambassador at key community events and stakeholder meetings, in consultation with internal community engagement functions.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and include relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/ living experience. Please include a cover letter that details how your experiences and qualifications align with this position.
Submit a resume and cover letter to Attn: Search Coordinator
- Email: searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org
- Fax: 970-221-7165
- Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524
The anticipated close date is Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Why work for us
- Supportive work environment focused on work-life balance.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- We value professional growth and have professional development dollars budgeted for this position.
- Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge that result in successful performance in their roles/positions.
- Student Loan Forgiveness is available for qualifying borrowers.
- We provide comprehensive benefits, including 100% (or prorated portion) of the cost of medical and dental insurance, 401(a) and optional 457(b) retirement plans, optional low-cost vision plan, 12 holidays, and generous flexible paid time off.
- We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our organization, so we consider a combination of experiences to meet minimum qualifications. Experience may include related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/living experience.
- We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure that all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion (creed), political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure that all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion (creed), political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Infection Prevention
During flu season, flu shots are strongly recommended for this position.
About Health District of Northern Larimer County
Overview:
The Health District is a public health agency that provides residents of northern Larimer County with dental, mental health and preventive health services, in addition to connecting people to more affordable prescription and health insurance options.
Products and services:
- Sliding-fee and Medicaid dental services
- Prescription Assistance
- Sliding-fee mental health counseling and mental health referrals
- Low-cholesterol screening
- Quit tobacco counseling
- Assistance with low-cost health insurance options
- Online health information resource
Divisions and departments:
- Advanced Care Planning Team
- Family Dental Clinic
- Health Promotion
- Integrated Primary Care/Mental Health Program
- Larimer Health Connect
- Mental Health Connections
Achievements:
The Health District is viewed as a cutting-edge, model public health agency in many areas, from its collection and use of local health statistics to its commitment to collaborative community problem solving around mental health and dental care.
Awards:
2010
Joseph Jabaily Public Health Hero Award
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment
2011
Silver Well Workplace Award
Fort Collins Well City Task Force
2013
Spirit of Giving Award
United Way of Larimer County
2014
National Bike Challenge (for workplaces with 100-499 employees)
League of American Bicyclists
2014-2019
Silver Level Bike Friendly Business designation
League of American Bicyclists
2015
Best News/Talk Show Host or Team in a Major Market for “Community at Work” radio show
Colorado Broadcasters Association
2016
Silver Spotlight Award for Health District Compass Newsletter
League of American Communications Professionals
2020-Present
Gold Level Bike Friendly Business designation
League of American Bicyclists
2022
Nonprofit Collaboration of the Year Award (with Homeward Alliance)
BizWest Media
Future of company:
Health District strategic priorities are determined by a publicly elected board of directors based on a variety of information, including data from a triennial community health survey.
Competitors:
The Health District is a gap-filling agency that is not in competition with other organizations. However, it does partner with many other local entities, including the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, Poudre Valley Hospital/University of Colorado Health, SummitStone Health Partners and others.
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