Mental Health Counselor, Program Manager -- Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
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Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supervises and assumes responsibility for all outpatient SUD clinical and administrative operations under the direct supervision of the SUD Program manager.
- Plans, supervises, executes, and monitors all activities carried out by the Outpatient SUD Program.
- Provides care to the region's eligible Veterans, many of whom have complex needs that include serious and persistent mental health, medical, and psychosocial problems.
- Responsible for multiple performance areas within the Outpatient SUD Program.
- Leads a multidisciplinary team, to include psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other health care professionals. Leads regularly scheduled staff meetings.
- Responsible for the oversight of the Outpatient SUD operational policies and procedures, with the approval of the SUD Program Manager.
- Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with provisions of Federal privacy acts and confidentiality statutes.
- Allocates resources within the Mental Health Service, based on a data-driven decision making process with consideration given to the overall needs of the organization and Service Line.
- Oversees survey readiness for the Outpatient SUD Program, in collaboration with the SUD Program Manager, Mental Health Leadership, and the QM Manager.
Requirements:
- United States Citizenship
- English language written and spoken proficiency
- Masters or better degree from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
- Full, current, and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
- 2+ years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor is preferred
Position Highlights:
- Work Schedule: Monday -- Friday, 8:00am -- 4:00pm
- Onsite: Role is in-person at the Grand Junction VA Medical Center
- Strong work/life balance at a mid-sized medical facility with a strong patient focus
- Paid Time Off: Accrual of annual leave/PTO and sick leave plus 11 paid federal holidays
- Excellent Federal Benefits: Insurance - Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
- Retirement: Social Security plus traditional federal pension (5-year vest), and federal 401K
- Compensation: Competitive base salary range: $105,383 - $137,000 per year; access to educational debt repayment program if meet eligibility requirements
About us:
We serve those who serve our country providing critical medical services including acute and chronic inpatient and outpatient care. The facility consists of 53-bed capabilities for surgical procedures, specialty care, mental health in/outpatient services, as well as a Community Living Center, and social programs and services. The service area encompasses western Colorado and eastern Utah regions and includes the primary MC plus four satellite clinics. Grand Junction is an outdoor recreational hub; a medium-size metro area set in the high desert and mesas of the Rocky Mountains. Come enjoy the majestic beauty and mild climate of the western Colorado canyons and countryside. Recognized as 2024's #1 Best Place to Live in Colorado by USA Today, Grand Junction is worth checking out.
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