Job Description

Posting number: IIC 07517 09/11/2026

Department: Colorado Department of Human Services

Division: OBH - CMHIFL

Job classification: Program Management II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Human Services

Summary

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This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Civil and Forensic Mental Health Services (CFMH) operates Colorado’s two mental health hospitals, the Forensic Services Division, the Division of Mental Health Transitional Living, and now the Outpatient Services Division. The office provides a continuum of mental health care for both Civil and Forensic clients. Civil clients are individuals who are committed by a civil court into the care of the Colorado Department of Human Services because they have serious and persistent mental health conditions. Forensic clients include those who are charged with a crime and have a mental or developmental disability that prevents them from assisting in their own defense or rationally understanding the criminal court proceedings, and those who have been charged with a crime but found not guilty by reason of insanity. CFMH works across the legal system to provide evaluations, treatment and case management for these clients. Outpatient Services is the newest part of this continuum, working to support clients stepping down or being diverted from hospitals and jails, and giving them the care they need in the community.

Through our core values listed below, Outpatient Services staff is committed to:

• Individual dignity and respect
• Person-centered, evidence-based care
• Trauma informed recovery
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Diversity and inclusion
• Strong family and community partnerships

Examples of duties

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

Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

What You'll be doing:

Program Management and Program Monitoring:

• Responsible for the oversight and direction of the Outpatient Clinic team and related systems coordination.
• Responsible for managing and monitoring outpatient clinic program expansion and related admissions to serve Coloradans in need of outpatient civil certification treatment.
• Responsible for hiring the allocated positions to implement the program in accordance with the budget and timelines detailed.
• Makes decisions about staff hiring, contractor engagement, corrective actions, strategic planning for the program, budget allocation and distribution and ongoing funding requests.
• Works closely with the clinic Medical Director, other Directors within CFMH including from the Forensic Services Division, the State Hospitals, and external from state agencies including the Behavioral Health Administration, HCPF, and legislative branch to support the smooth transition of individuals into and within the outpatient clinic.
• Responsible for the authorization of all daily clinical operations and decisions within the outpatient clinic, ensuring the multidisciplinary team provides effective and efficient patient care.
• Furthermore, this role evaluates current programming and policies, particularly those related to civil certifications, to guarantee efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance across the continuum of care, including coordination with internal CFMH systems and external state partners.
• This oversight authority includes monitoring of partner care coordination and compliance, to maintain program standards and compliance across all clinical, administrative, and systems coordination functions.
• Requires the ability to make judgments based on in real time and through data in overseeing and managing clinic activities, establish and maintain relationships with external and internal entities, and oversee the large team they directly manage.
• Establishes processes for auditing and other processes needed for the implementation and management of the program.
• Regularly reports program implementation, audits and outcome data to the Deputy Director of Outpatient Services and responds to requests for information from various state government agencies.

Supervision:

• Oversees the work of 15.0 FTE, including social workers/counselors, healthcare technicians, and a housing coordinator, who are responsible for primary treatment of the patients of the program.
• Includes the direct supervision of 8 FTE social worker/counselors, and 6 FTE healthcare technicians, as well as 1 FTE program assistant.
• Is an appointing authority with the duties including disciplinary and corrective actions, hiring staff, mentoring, performance plans and evaluations.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Any additional duties that may arise while performing the job duties listed above or if needed by the division/department.

Qualifications

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT II (H1A3XX)

Experience Only:

Nine (9) years of experience providing behavioral/mental health treatment and/or leadership of behavioral/mental health treatment.

Or

Education and Experience:

A combination of education in counseling, social work, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, or equivalent education and/or experience providing behavioral/mental health treatment and/or leadership of behavioral/mental health treatment equal to nine (9) years.

Special Qualifications:

Must have a current, independent, unrestricted Colorado license as a LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LP or LAC.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and/or assertive community treatment or equivalent programs.
• Experience in clinical program development.
• Experience treating individuals with Serious Mental Illness.
• Experience with 27-65 and BHA rules, including M1 holds, certifications, and commitments.
• Experience in behavioral/mental health clinical leadership.

Conditions of Employment:

• Unrestricted ability to be enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare as a provider.
• TB testing and flu vaccinations are required. Any other vaccinations or testing that is required by CDHS.
• Full background check and reference check required.
• This position requires the individual to have a current, independent and unrestricted Colorado license as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LP, and/or LAC.
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
• 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

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

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.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:
• Relevant years of state service experience.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Appeal Rights

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
• You can find the official appeal form here.
• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:
• By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or
• Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or
• Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or
• Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At (303) 866-3300, or
• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

Supplemental information

• How to apply to the State of Colorado (Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available)
• The Assessment Process

About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
• Employee Wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
• *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Values

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
• Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
• We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
• Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
• We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
• Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

ADA Accommodations

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to cdhs_ada@state.co.us.

EEO Statement

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Additional Support For Your Application

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.