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Overview
Are you an innovative leader motivated by a genuine passion for improving lives through behavioral health services? We're searching for a Behavioral Health Director to join our committed team and contribute to fostering positive change in our community.

Our department is committed to delivering exceptional mental health care that directly addresses the unique needs of our community members. Our focus is on ensuring accessibility, affordability, and appropriateness in behavioral health services to enhance the overall well-being of every individual.

Imagine a community where behavioral health is not only valued but thrives as an essential component of well-being. Picture a seamless and sustainable continuum of behavioral healthcare, fostering a healthier, more resilient, and more connected Larimer County.

We are on a mission to make a positive impact by responsibly investing in community-driven initiatives. Our goal is to break down barriers, make behavioral health services more accessible, and significantly improve outcomes for every member of Larimer County.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our community! Apply now and be a driving force in bringing our vision into reality!


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Responsibilities
Specifically, this position:

Serves as a leader, chairperson, and/or technical advisor over task forces and projects pertaining to developing, selecting, and implementing contracts for regional behavioral health services.

Directs, coordinates, and enhances the integration and cooperation of behavioral health programs with other County services and local community resources within an assigned region or service area by facilitating collaborations and partnerships between representatives of the County, contract providers, and non-profit agencies.

Participates in developing and implementing long-range plans pertaining to behavioral health services, such as healthcare integration and evidence-based prevention and treatment approaches.

Identifies and maintains public/private partnerships to assist in the promotion of behavioral health.

Determines appropriate allocation of resources within appropriated budget funds; responsible for development and oversight of departmental budget.

Reviews legislative changes for impact on existing programs; advises supervisor, Policy Council, and BOCC on policy and legislative matters concerning behavioral health.

Prepares contract documents outlining program scope of work and leads process for requests for proposals for contract services as well as grant opportunities where community partners may apply for grants through behavioral health program funding.

Advocates for the interests of behavioral health service recipients by developing cooperative working relationships with law enforcement agencies, probation, social services, advocacy organizations, mental health and substance abuse providers and other Agency and community partners.

Participates in quality improvement efforts pertaining to behavioral health services and participates in work teams responsible for writing grants, developing behavioral health programs, and identifying resources to increase mental health services in the care system.

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We are looking for a candidate who will:
Lead and implement methods, principles, and planning for large and intricate behavioral health initiatives.

Apply principles and practices of evidence-based prevention and treatment approaches.

Use planning, administration, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation concepts, methods, and techniques in the application of behavioral health programs.

Connect individuals and family members to services by using community behavioral health resources and methods.

Follow federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing the delivery of behavioral health services.

Design and develop programs, identifying and developing resources as necessary.

Manage budgetary, grant administration, and contracting processes.

Develop cultural competence, understand diversity concepts, and enhance skills for delivering services to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Analyze complex problems and identify, define, and develop logical solutions and alternatives.

Qualifications
All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.


A Master's Degree from an accredited U.S. college or university in psychology, counseling, sociology, social work, public administration, public health, or a related field is required.
Five years of professional experience providing executive leadership in human services, health services, or related fields is required.

Benefits
Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
Short and Long-Term Disability.
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
457(b) Deferred Compensation.
Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.
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Supplemental Information
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to; reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.