Behavioral Site Director; Health Professional V): Grand Junction Regional Center; WESTERN SLOPE

Overview

Department Information:
This position will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense.

Please note:

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC) is one of three Regional Centers in Colorado that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have intensive needs. GJRC, which dates back to 1919, has both Intermediate Care Facilities/Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD) homes and Home and Community Based Services Waiver (HCBS Waiver) homes throughout the community. The center serves a diverse population, from people who have high abilities but are a high risk to themselves or others to people who have significant medical challenges.

Programs are individualized to meet varying needs. Services provided range from residential services and health services to mental health intervention. GJRC provides day program, vocational and specialized habilitation, speech, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation and nutritional services.

The Behavioral Site Director leads, coordinates, and manages the operations of a multi-disciplinary psychiatric treatment team, ensuring high-quality care, compliance with state and federal regulations, and efficient use of resources. This role provides direct supervision to staff, develops clinical programs, manages budgets, and serves as an administrative representative during emergencies.

Additionally, as a Behavioral Site Director, you can expect to:

• Provide formal supervision to staff, including hiring, training, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and resolving grievances.
• Direct staff resources to ensure effective delivery of psychological and therapeutic services.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance, compliance, and adherence to regulations and policies.
• Develop, implement, and oversee clinical treatment programs consistent with standards of care.
• Ensure patients receive comprehensive, well-balanced treatment across multiple therapeutic approaches.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and outside agencies to support patient recovery and continuity of care.
• Participate in agency-wide policy development and strategic planning.
• Manage departmental budget, monitor expenditures, and make purchasing decisions within fiscal rules.
• Act as Approving Official for purchasing processes and ensure audit compliance.
• May serve in an on-call capacity to respond to emergencies, conduct safety assessments, and support crisis or after-hours needs as needed.
• Coordinate crisis response with external agencies (law enforcement, mental health centers) when needed.
• Role-model professional communication, create a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure stewardship of public resources.

This is a hybrid position. Minimum 4 days in the office and maximum 1 day of remote work. Regular schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. Specific remote day to be arranged upon hire. This position will comply with the Grand Junction Regional Center’s current working arrangements.

Please note:

Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

Additional Information: This position does not include any billable-hour requirements for behavioral service support, allowing the Behavioral Site Director to focus on leadership, quality oversight, and team development.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

OR Education And Experience

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to eight (8) years.

Substitutions: Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, psychology, social work or behavior analysis.
• Two (2) years of directly supervised experience developing and implementing behavioral support plans utilizing established approaches, including Applied Behavioral Analysis or Positive Behavioral Supports that are consistent with best practice and research on effectiveness for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Current, valid licensure as a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, BCBA Certification, or equivalent license or certification.

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