Clinical Manager - Detox (52045)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a Clinical Manager to lead our Detox Center, a 24/7 facility providing ASAM 3.2 (Social Model Detox) services for individuals experiencing acute intoxication or withdrawal from drugs and alcohol. This vital role oversees a 30-bed clinic, ensuring high-quality client care and treatment progress monitoring. The Clinical Manager will provide leadership and operational oversight, guiding a dedicated team of Shift Coordinators, Addiction Counselors, and Van Drivers in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with exceptional people management skills, and experience in running round-the-clock programs and navigating the complexities of substance use treatment. This role requires strategic decision-making, staff development, and the ability to create a supportive and structured environment for both clients and team members. If you are passionate about making a difference in addiction recovery and thrive in a dynamic setting, we encourage you to apply!

Schedule. This position is fully Onsite/In-person. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.   

Salary for this role.

Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full-time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Fewer than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE. Salary is also based on experience and company equity.

• Licensed Psychologist: $119,392.42 - $142,352.50 per year
• Licensed Therapist: $79,814.59 - $109,219.97 per year

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. *rate depends on language requirements for the position and the candidate's fluency. 

Employees will receive scheduled earnings on a bi-weekly basis, equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), with a maximum amount of $3,000.00 per calendar year. The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full-time equivalency (FTE). 

Essential Functions:

• Manager Accountabilities: Lead employees, maintaining team focus and direction. Hire, provide performance feedback and coaching, and fire employees in accord with organization guidance. Monitor work schedules and receive and approve requests for time off based on work volumes and staffing schedules. Communicate with external stakeholders related to team accountability. Cascade information from sr. leadership to lower levels in alignment with organization strategy and goals. Design and implement effective group and intergroup work and communication expectations. Define and monitor group-level performance indicators. Diagnose and resolve problems within and among work groups.
• Arrange appropriate training of staff to improve clinical skills, including providing clinical supervision to therapists, and other team members as appropriate.
• Work cooperatively with all staff to provide a comprehensive range of services and ensure the smooth transition of clients from one service to another, including handling referrals and assignment of cases to therapist.
• Handle complaints from clients and community agencies in an efficient and satisfactory manner.
• Develop new services to meet unmet or underserved needs in the community.
• Ensure that clinical and fiscal paperwork and online clinical records are correctly and promptly completed.
• Interact with community agencies to improve services to clients and enhance the organization's image as a competent provider of mental health services and a committed and caring member of the community.
• Advocate for organization's services in the community and at the state level, as appropriate.
• Ensure that revenues to pay for services are documented and billable by the business office and that the funding source is known to the billing office.
• Understand and adhere to budget for program.
• Staff member will complete needed care coordination tasks for their assigned role.

Requirements:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in a license-eligible field.
• Licensure: Current Colorado licensure required: