Clinical Team Leader, Behavioral Health and Medical Services

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Division of Youth Services:

About the Division of Youth Services: The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention commitment and parole. DYS is the agency statutorily mandated to provide for the care and supervision of youth committed and detained by the District Court to the custody of the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Division operates fifteen secure facilities that serve youth between the ages of 10 and 21 who are pre-adjudicated sentenced or committed. The Division also contracts with numerous private residential and non-residential service providers throughout the State. For pre-adjudicated youth the Division is also responsible for the management and oversight of Colorado Youth Detention Continuum a State-funded locally administered program that provides services to youth at risk of further progressing into the juvenile justice addition to residential programming the Division administers juvenile parole services throughout the State.

We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth families and local communities in the State of Colorado at: of Job

The Behavioral Health & Medical Services work unit exists to ensure that appropriate and comprehensive assessment medical psychiatry dental mental health psychological neuropsychological substance use and sex offense specific services are provided to Division of Youth Services (DYS) detained and committed youth. The unit ensures the health needs of youth involved in DYS are addressed.

About the position:

The purpose of this position is to act as the Clinical Director for operations at Mount View Youth Services Center and oversee the mental health services being provided to youth who are committed to the Division of Youth Services Department of Human Services. The goal is to provide a continuum of mental health services to youth and to ensure that the services being provided are consistent evidence-based and high quality. Responsible for oversight supervision and training of the behavioral health positions/services at the facility. Provides clinical and assessment staff with formal performance and clinical supervision. Assures compliance with court orders Division of Youth Services audit standards Division of Youth Services Policies and Procedures Mount View Youth Services Center Implementing Procedures and the Colorado Childrens Code. Review of division policies and current services offered helps ensure that best practices are being met within the field. Providing consistent care and high quality of services throughout facilities helps ensure that youths mental health needs are being met.

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

Job Duties:

Supervision Oversight:

Program Development:

Conduct Clinical Assessments and Evaluations:

Other Duties As Assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Eleven (11) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to eleven (11) years

• Masters degree and licensed as an LPC LCSW or LMFT
• Doctorate in Psychology and be licensed as a Psychologist in the state of Colorado.
• Management skills required for a diverse organizational structure.
• Extensive knowledge of the mental health system and the juvenile justice system.
• Experience with formal training associated with assessment and treatment of youth with juvenile justice involvement and neuropsychological impairment.
• In-depth knowledge of state regulatory policies and procedures associated with mental health and assessment
• Relatable experience as a current or previous State of Colorado employee.

• Be a minimum of 21 years of age with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence
• Full background check and reference check required
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Must possess a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License
• Travel Regular travel to youth center sites; overnight travel 2-3 days per month. Travel to meetings
• Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of theDYS Pre-service Training Academy Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.
• The Diana Screen a sexual risk screening tool is administered to all applicants to the Division of Youth Services (DYS) seeking positions of trust with children and teens to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At the DYS the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority. The results of the Diana Screen will be provided to the Division of Youth Services and may be used as part of the Divisions decision on whether a candidate is selected.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
  • Disclose that information on the application.
  • Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.
  • Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

• Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

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• Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

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