Job Description

Health Solutions West is the Western slope's largest behavioral health care organization, covering more than 23,000 square miles across 10 counties. With over 250 employees in Western Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

Position:

Program Coordinator I

Location:

Granby, Walden, Glenwood Springer, Meeker, Rifle, Steamboat Springs and Craig

Benefits offered to Full-Time Employees:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off accrual and generous leave policy

403(b) benefits with 6% company match

Position qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in a recognized mental health profession preferred and/or minimum three (3) years minimum work experience in a human services setting, such as a community mental health center, chemical dependency setting, or residential treatment facility; experience must include at least one (1) year administrative and/or supervisory experience.

Job purpose:

Provides effective management and operation of Health Solutions West. service delivery systems for specific program within assigned county. Responsible for proper and efficient oversight of ongoing operations with emphasis on clinical services and sustainable program quality. Coordinates program services and provides direct clinical services.In the Rural/Resort regions, Program Coordinators manage sites that serve less than 450 clients annually.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability

(include materials and equipment directly used):


Ability to provide leadership in decision making, implementation, and quality compliance. Ability to effectively communicate program needs and services to individuals and groups. Must have a thorough knowledge of management, mental health, and community relations. Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access. Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone. Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers. Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes hectic environment with frequent interruptions.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee is 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 of time at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Health Solutions West sites. May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental disorders. Possible potential for exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.