Under general supervision, provides administrative, clinical, and supportive supervision to addictions program clinical staff at the Denver CARES or OBHS clinic(s). Establishes a coaching/mentoring/learning alliance with staff to increase knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes. Motivates employees through open communication, timely feedback, and leading by example. Participates in policy planning and implementation. Plans, schedules, coordinates, and assigns work to assure service provision, including coverage. Strives to create a positive customer experience by committing to higher standards and communicating compelling vision.
Essential Functions:
Provides administrative, clinical, and supportive supervision to addictions program clinical staff. (10%)
Assists in developing, implementing and interpreting policies, procedures, and programs to assure program compliance with all Denver Health policies and the state of Colorado substance abuse treatment rules and regulations. (10%)
Engages in leadership standard work as adopted by the organization (patient and staff rounding, visual management board, daily huddles). (10%)
Routinely communicates with the management/leadership team regarding staff service activities, and problems needing department leadership attention. (10%)
Delegates authority and responsibility as appropriate. (10%)
Builds productive cohesive teams. (10%)
Routinely meets with staff for review of cases, problem solving, clinical supervision, job performance, ongoing communication and consultation. (5%)
Identifies areas for team and/or individual growth and development. (5%)
Promptly addresses staff performance, attendance, or behavioral issues. (5%)
Provides timely and appropriate feedback with courtesy and respect. (5%)
Completes employee performance reviews, annually and as needed. (5%)
Assures that new or reassigned employees receive appropriate orientation to job responsibilities. (5%)
Plans, schedules, coordinates and assigns work to assure service provision, including coverage. (5%)
Monitors caseloads and recommends adjustments as needed. (5%)
Education:
Master's Degree Required
Work Experience:
1-3 years Three years of post-master’s direct social work or counseling experience in an organized clinical setting Required
Licenses:
LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW State Licensing Board Required and
LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC State Licensing Board Required and
CACIII-Certified Addiction Counselor III - NAADAC - The Association for Addiction Professionals Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of supervision tactics and ongoing development of supervision abilities.
Knowledge of clinical social work and/or clinical counseling and the patient population served.
Knowledge of applicable substance abuse treatment rules and regulations pertaining to the programs(s) supervised.
Knowledge of change in leadership and/or learn management.
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
Skill in identifying problems and opportunities to improve care.
Ability to encourage and enhance work performance through feedback, mentoring, coaching, and through example.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, required.
Shift
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$75,600.00 - $113,400.00 / yr
Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.