Salary: $8,071.00 - $10,493.00 Monthly
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IIC 07517 09/11/2026
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OBH - CMHIFL
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 9/22/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 3520 West Oxford Ave Denver, CO 80236
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information
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

Description of Job
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.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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 ([email protected]), 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