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Manager of Behavioral Health (Clinical) - Full Time – Durango Regional Crisis Center - Durango, CO

Position Summary: The Manager of Behavioral Health is responsible for the operation and management of assigned behavioral health programs and may be called upon to provide expertise for organization policy or programming.  The Behavioral Health Manager will oversee assigned program areas of operation and must be capable of independent action without losing sight of the fact that their actions at all times represent the policies, priorities, and values of Axis.  The position requires a great deal of maturity, thorough knowledge of management dynamics, community relations abilities, and an understanding of the overall behavioral health systems involved in assigned service delivery lines. 

Qualifications:  Our ideal candidate for our Manager of Behavioral Health position will have their graduate degree in one of the recognized mental health professions. 

They will also be licensed or license eligible in the State of Colorado as LPC, LMFT, LCSW or PhD.  LAC or CAS licensure is preferred.

Lastly, the successful candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of post-graduate clinical experience in a healthcare setting.  The experience must include at least two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience.

Additional eligibility requirements: 

• Must be knowledgeable regarding patient health information and HIPAA compliance.
• Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be self-directed.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization’s confidentiality and security rules.
• Annual Flu immunization by Nov 1 required, annual TB screening, de-escalation training, and BLS certificate.

Salary: Starting pay is $85,196.80 (Base Pay $75,004.80 + Locale Diff $5,200.00) – $92,081.60 per year which includes a $5,200.00 local differential for our Durango worksite, and considers preferred experience and certification as described above.

Full-Time Benefits:

Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move 15 pounds up to 50 pounds. Employees are frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employees must be able to travel between Axis locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Axis may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.
• Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures and priorities.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings.
• Ability to read and understand written materials.
• Must regard work as confidential.
• Must have current driver’s license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with AXIS insurance agency.
• Occasional travel required
• Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.

Commitment to Pay Standards: We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history).  

Please visit our website at http://www.axishealthsystem.org , to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities.

About Durango/Pagosa Springs:

If you’re interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover nature’s most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you!  As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in the Piedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area.  Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest.  You’re also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, you’ll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily. Learn more about our area here:  Visit Durango, CO | Official Tourism Site of Durango, Colorado.