Talent.com
Program Coordinator, Children's Crisis

Program Coordinator, Children's Crisis

Jefferson Center for Mental HealthDenver, CO, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring Bonus Opportunity!

At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.

The Children's Crisis (CSU) Program Coordinator will work on site, three - 12 hour shifts per week and work in collaboration with the Manager of Crisis Stabilization Unit for the oversight and coordination of the Crisis Stabilization Unit program at Jefferson Center; to oversee day-to-day clinical operations including hiring, training, clinical and administrative supervision of Crisis Stabilization Unit clinical staff; to oversee clinical programming, documentation, etc. related to the Crisis Stabilization Unit program.

The CSU’s mission is to use an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, residential counselors, medical staff and admissions staff to provide brief, 3-5 day, crisis stabilization treatment for children and youth with behavioral health issues, including depression, suicidal thoughts, other trauma reactions, and family issues. Our team coordinates treatment and provides tools and safety planning for children / youth and families so that they can safely return to their homes and the community. We are committed to serving Colorado’s children / youth while maintaining a non-judgmental and inclusive approach.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required :

  • Master's degree in a related field (psychology, counseling, social work, etc.) required.
  • LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist required.
  • Three or more years’ related experience in the field with children / youth.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Experience in crisis stabilization or inpatient settings, and / or integrated behavioral health, and / or community mental health setting preferred.

Essential Duties :

  • Provides clinical and administrative supervision to approximately 10 program clinical staff (therapists, interns, residential counselors) to ensure that the day-to-day operations comply with all regulatory requirements.
  • Develops staff schedules and ensures the unit operates within the parameters of the staffing matrix, adjusting staffing as necessary for coverage.
  • Ensures compliance with policies, procedures & regulations; maintains quality of records.
  • Maintains caseload as assigned by Manager or self by overseeing the implementation and review of all treatment services provided to each child / youth on caseload.
  • Primary coordinator for discharge planning and transition of care to community resources for each child / youth on caseload
  • Works with the Medical Team to ensure completion of psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring in accordance to Center policy.
  • Responds to and manages any crisis concerning clients and / or potential clients.
  • Provides training and supervision to ensure staff meet and maintain BHA and Medicaid billing requirements.
  • Provides oversight of documentation, including co-signatures (if necessary) and billing requirements, in accordance with RAE, Signal and BHA regulations / guidelines.
  • Develop and monitor approaches to improve client engagement for necessary post-discharge services.
  • Coordinates the interdisciplinary team meetings with Nurse Practitioner, Nurse and treatment team for review of all crisis stabilization clients. Facilitates team meetings as well as provides supervision to therapists and residential counselors.
  • Participates in an on-call rotation as scheduled by the Director, program manager, or designee.
  • Ensures Adverse Incident Reporting (AIR) and Medication Occurrence reporting procedures are followed. Attend Critical Incident Reviews (CIR) as designated by the Program Manager or CIR team.
  • Assists the Program Manager in identifying potential problem areas or areas for development. This includes developing and facilitating professional development trainings. Timely identification and preemptive problem-solving of emerging issues with clients, parents and family members and other stakeholders
  • Track staff hours and complete timesheets.
  • Support Program Manager in tracking unit spending, including petty cash, to remain within payroll and other budget allocations.
  • Effectively responds to the client / consumer needs and problems, initiates and maintains positive interactions with colleagues and community partners, and exhibits timely response to phone calls, email and other requests.
  • Other Duties (Productivity Performance Measures, Professional Growth / Development, Relationships / Communication)

  • Participates on various interagency committees as requested by Program Manager
  • Participates in supervision by coming prepared with an agenda. Reports high risk / problem cases using a problem-solving approach as well as feedback.
  • Monitors, coaches, and directs clinical team on implementing strategies to reach performance measurement benchmarks.
  • Attends mandatory in-services, staff meetings, clinical supervision, and on-line training as required.
  • Shares knowledge of treatment modalities including dialectical-behavior, cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, trauma informed and culturally competent treatment.
  • Complete Stay Interviews for staff assigned by the Manager.
  • Participates in staff development activities that enhance professional growth.
  • Models a trauma-informed approach by having an understanding of how trauma impacts the lives of the children, youth and families being served to best ensure that every interaction reduces the possibility of re-traumatization.
  • Ensure that delivery practices are guided by the principles of trauma informed care and evidence-based child and adolescent psychiatric treatment practices.
  • Maintains effective interpersonal relations with clients, families, peers, subordinates, upper management, visitors, and the general public. Uses language and behavior to promote dignity and respect.
  • Corporate Compliance including documentation on practice in accordance with regulatory requirements and clinical guidelines.
  • Exhibits enthusiasm, respect, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment.
  • Provide support for any student-based positions in the program (practicum students or interns), including coordination with the academic supervisor, meeting student supervision requirements, and guiding clinical skill development as a gate keeper to the field
  • Achieves and maintains certification as a Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP)
  • Acquires and maintains certification in Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training (CPI)
  • Note : Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

    Salary Grade 15 : $67,300 - $85,700

    Additional Salary Information

  • Jefferson Center pay is based on various factors including education level, licensure level, and years of relative experience.
  • The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours / week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.
  • CSU Bonus :

    $1,000 1 month anniversary

    $1,000 6 month anniversary

    $500 1 year anniversary

    ($2,500 Total)

    Additional Bonus Information

  • Based on full time (40 hours / week). Prorate if less than 40 hours / week
  • Must work a minimum of 20 hours / week to be eligible for bonus
  • Current Jefferson Center employees not eligible for sign on bonus
  • Application Deadline : 10 / 30 / 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Program Coordinator • Denver, CO, US

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    Education Program Coordinator

    Education Program Coordinator

    Colorado AnschutzAurora, CO, US
    Full-time
    Join the Colorado School of Public Health as an Education Program Coordinator (Research Services Intermediate Professional). This position is a key member of the school's Injury & Violence Preventio...Show moreLast updated: 14 days ago
    • Promoted
    RN Clinical Coordinator OR $10K Sign on Bonus

    RN Clinical Coordinator OR $10K Sign on Bonus

    AH Rocky MountainParker, CO, US
    Full-time
    All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family : .Student Loan Repayment Program.Whole Person Wellbeing Resources. Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger.Its about b...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Medical Device Sales – Paid Internship

    Medical Device Sales – Paid Internship

    Medical Sales CollegeBailey, Colorado, US
    Internship
    Description Medical Device Sales - Paid Internship Looking for a rewarding and lucrative career in the medical sales industry? Our paid Internship may be the right path for you! Here are just some ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Child Care Regional Manager - Colorado

    Child Care Regional Manager - Colorado

    Bright Horizons Children's CentersBroomfield, CO, United States
    Full-time
    As the Regional Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership to a region in the achievement of Bright Horizons' goals for staff, parent and client satisfaction, qua...Show moreLast updated: 22 days ago
    • Promoted
    Program Instructor I - Youth and Therapeutic

    Program Instructor I - Youth and Therapeutic

    Town of ErieErie, CO, United States
    Part-time
    Erie Community Center - Erie, CO.VBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAApEAAACkCAIAAABAYeKrAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1BAACxjwv8YQUAAAAJcEhZcwAADsQAAA7EAZUrDhsAAP+lSURBVHhe7P0HuGXHcR+I33vizS+nyXkwGGAGOTBBIkVKJEVSF...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Program Manager

    Program Manager

    gTANGIBLE CorporationAurora, CO, US
    Full-time
    TANGIBLE Corporation (gTC), www.S corporation and a registered Government contractor that provides services and solutions in : . Professional, Administrative, and Management Support.Mission and Warfig...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Study Coordinator

    Study Coordinator

    InotivBoulder, CO, United States
    Full-time
    Make an impact where science meets discovery.At Inotiv, we're dedicated to advancing life-saving therapies through rigorous preclinical research. Boulder site, you'll be at the heart of this mission...Show moreLast updated: 11 days ago
    • Promoted
    Admissions Coordinator, Youth Crisis

    Admissions Coordinator, Youth Crisis

    Jefferson Center for Mental HealthDenver, CO, US
    Full-time
    At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental ...Show moreLast updated: 29 days ago
    • Promoted
    Restaurant Delivery - Sign Up in Minutes

    Restaurant Delivery - Sign Up in Minutes

    DoorDashElizabeth, CO, United States
    Full-time +1
    DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day. As a Dasher, you’ll stay busy with a variety o...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
    • Promoted
    Delivery Driver - Sign Up in Minutes

    Delivery Driver - Sign Up in Minutes

    DoorDashElizabeth, CO, United States
    Full-time +1
    DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day. As a Dasher, you’ll stay busy with a variety o...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
    • Promoted
    Project / Program Manager

    Project / Program Manager

    BDI BRIDGE DIAGNOSTICSLouisville, CO, US
    Full-time
    Project / Program Manager position(s) oversee and support our engineering and field teams to produce and deliver technical and management. DOTs, USACE, PUDs, large general contractors, as well as a va...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Coordinator Education Programs RN

    Coordinator Education Programs RN

    UCHealthArvada, CO, US
    Full-time
    UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US : CO : Colorado Springs.Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.Coordinates activities and flow of work for an assigned function or area.Prioritize...Show moreLast updated: 19 hours ago
    • Promoted
    RCIS

    RCIS

    AdventHealth LittletonLittleton, CO, US
    Full-time
    All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family : .This role has an additional $4.Relocation is available to those who qualify. Student Loan Repayment Program.Whole Person Wellbeing Resour...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Program Coordinator

    Program Coordinator

    SOZO SSS INTERNATIONAL INCAurora, CO, US
    Full-time
    Program Coordinator Sozo SSS International.Sozo SSS International is dedicated to providing housing and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I / DD).We o...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    On Call Admissions Specialist, Children's Crisis

    On Call Admissions Specialist, Children's Crisis

    Jefferson Center for Mental HealthDenver, CO, US
    Full-time
    At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - School - $45 to $53 per hour in Elizabeth, CO

    Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - School - $45 to $53 per hour in Elizabeth, CO

    AlliedTravelCareersElizabeth, CO, US
    Full-time +1
    AlliedTravelCareers is working with Unizon Health Choice LLC to find a qualified OT - School in Elizabeth, Colorado, 80107!. Occupational Therapist – School Setting.Full-time or part-time available....Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
    • Promoted
    Program Manager

    Program Manager

    K2 Group, Inc.80011, CO, US
    Full-time
    This is a contingent opportunity.Provides complete facility planning and programming for assigned projects by establishing facility and infrastructure requirements critical for mission accomplishme...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Admissions Specialist, Children's Crisis

    Admissions Specialist, Children's Crisis

    Jefferson Center for Mental HealthDenver, CO, US
    Full-time
    At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago