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Clinical Director, Marisol Health

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement. 

Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded. 

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Clinical Director, Marisol Health: 

The Behavioral Health Clinical Director leads the Catholic Charities Marisol Health Behavioral Health clinical functions. The clinical director supervises multidisciplinary behavioral health staff, collaborates closely with OB/Gyn providers, and advances integrated care models that improve patient outcomes, access, and experience. The clinical director provides clinical expertise and programmatic consultation, as required, and collaborates with the Program Director of Marisol Health as well as the Vice President of Marisol and Family Services to promote the highest quality clinical care ensuring that evidence-based practices are available to our participants. This position oversees the Marisol Health Behavioral Health programming for Marisol Health Denver, Marisol Health Northern Colorado, and Marisol Health Mobile.

• Collaborates with the Marisol Health Leadership team in overall planning for whole person multi-disciplinary care for the clients of Marisol Health. 
• Collaborates with medical providers to support universal screening (e.g., depression, anxiety, substance use, intimate partner violence) and effective referral pathways.
• Develops, implements, and monitors clinical policies, protocols, and workflows      specific to integrated women’s behavioral health and behavioral health care to other family focused programs of Catholic Charities.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives focused on access, engagement, clinical outcomes, and patient safety throughout Marisol Health Behavioral Health programming.
• Develops, implements, and monitors Quality Improvement and Peer Review activities. 
• Participates in strategic planning and program development for behavioral health treatment services throughout Marisol Health programming, to include identification of unmet needs, creation and implementation of shared integrated care models, levels of care, and modalities of treatment.
• Provides clinical counseling services to Marisol Health clients both in-person and via telehealth.
• Participates in the agency-wide Behavioral Health Committee to coordinate behavioral health services across the organization.
• Spearheads the development and delivery of outstanding, ongoing clinical training for all behavioral health staff across Marisol Health.
• Collaborates with Program Director to ensure regular clinical and administrative supervision is provided to all clinical staff.
• Provides clinical supervision to pre-licensed clinicians and unlicensed professionals per the agency’s Rendering Provider Oversight policy. 
• Collaborates with operations, billing, and compliance teams to ensure efficient service delivery, revenue cycle management, and reporting protocols.
• Monitors productivity, access, and utilization while supporting high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Supports documentation standards, care coordination, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Serves as clinical consultant, advocate and educator regarding issues related to behavioral health and substance abuse      to all Marisol Health staff.
• Establishes, strengthens, and maintains relationships with outside agencies, departments, stakeholders, and community organizations while serving as a resource to community providers and as a Catholic Charities and Marisol Health representative. 
• Demonstrates compliance with ethical, legal, and professional guidelines in clinical and administrative practice.
• Participates in professional development and stays current on the literature regarding behavioral health, perinatal and early childhood mental health, treatment interventions to address current and past trauma, social determinants of health and health disparities impacting individuals and families.
• Acts as an advocate for participants and/or participant systems when appropriate.
• Performs crisis management interventions as needed. 
• Documents participant contacts and progress in accordance with accepted charting standards, program’s electronic health record system and policies/procedures. 
• Establishes and maintains relationships with referral sources and community agencies.
• Participates in clinical supervision, consultation and staff training as required.
• Provide direct clinical supervision to Marisol Health behavioral health staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. 
• Knowledge of methods of psychotherapy. 
• Minimum of 5–7 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, including experience with women’s health, perinatal mental health, or family-centered care. 
• Knowledge of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, substance use screening, and early childhood mental health.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical supervision and program leadership.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, integrated care models, and evidence-based behavioral health interventions.
• Experience working in integrated medical settings (OB/Gyn, primary care, FQHC, or women’s health clinics) preferred.
• Specialized training or certification in perinatal mental health (e.g., PMH-C) or willingness to pursue
• Experience with quality improvement, outcomes measurement, or value-based care models
• Familiarity with diverse, underserved, or culturally diverse populations.
• Knowledge of community resources. 
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately. 
• Knowledge of the DSM V, DC:0-5, and diagnostic techniques. 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. 
•  Ability to establish rapport with participants and staff.
• Flexible and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 
• Requires knowledge of computers to input data, write communications and generate reports. 
• Demonstrates skills and sensitivity to the cultural/linguistic differences of staff, participants, and community.
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the participant population. 
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse participant base.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree or doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field. Current unrestricted clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist), as required by state regulations. Minimum of 5–7 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, including experience with women’s health, perinatal mental health, or family centered care

Demonstrated experience in clinical supervision and program leadership.

Strong knowledge of trauma informed care, integrated care models, and evidence based behavioral health interventions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Current unrestricted clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist), in the State of Colorado

Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required.

PROVIDER ETHICAL AGREEMENT

Marisol Health strives to provide excellent, evidenced base care that is also morally sound. Providers and staff at Marisol Health have agreed to follow the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services as issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. https://www.usccb.org/resources/ethical-religious-directives-catholic-health-service-sixth-edition-2016-06_0.pdf

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Travel:      Minimal within local area.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Equipment Used: General office. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more. 

Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including: 

• Shift is Full Time 
• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance. 
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is included.) 
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation. 
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date. 
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits. 

**Part-time employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company paid holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match. 

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you are ready to make answer the call and make a difference, please submit your application online at ccdenver.org/careers. We look forward to meeting you! 

We conduct background checks as part of our hiring process. 

Drug-Free Workplace 

Catholic Charities serves all with respect, dignity, and without discrimination in compliance with all local, state, or federal law. Consistent with applicable laws, Catholic Charities makes all decisions involving any aspect of employment or volunteer relationships without regard to any status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature (such as Chaplain requiring a clerical background). Unlawful discrimination and/or harassment is inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

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