Community College of Denver
Director of Behavioral Health Programs - Grant Funded
Community College of Denver, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Salary:
$75,000.00 - $82,000.00 Annually
Location :
Auraria Campus, CO
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
2020-00683
Division:
Academic Affairs
Department:
Center for Arts, Behavioral & Social Science
Opening Date:
06/26/2024
Position Type:
Administrative/Technical/Professional
Purpose/Summary
This is a grant funded position through December 2026 with possibility to transition into a full time role.
Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff of diverse backgrounds.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Community College of Denver is seeking a Director/Department Chair to begin facilitating program development and support for Colorado's statewide Behavioral Healthcare Workforce initiative (SB22-181). The purpose of the Behavioral Health Director/Chair is to lead, supervise, and collaborate with the faculty and adjunct instructors in the department as well as across departments to support the college vision, mission, and strategic plan. In this full-time role, the Chair/Director will utilize excellent communication, organization, and detail-oriented skills to effectively manage the programmatic requirements, timelines, and industry partnerships.
Duties and Responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES
The Director/Chair shares a commitment to and exemplifies principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all work done within the department and as part of the college community. The Chair/Director embraces and exemplifies the college values of respect, collaboration, quality, access, diversity, and inclusion when participating in a variety of institutional initiatives and activities, serving on committees, being a member of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Pathway and representing the college, the division, and the department to assigned groups and tasks. The Director/Chair, as a faculty member, teaches courses in their field of expertise and maintains a commitment to high-quality instruction and high-quality student supports. This position reports to the Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences & Public Safety and Legal Services. The successful candidate will be equity focused and have a strong demonstrated knowledge of student success, teaching learning, administration strategies, theories, and best practices.
Leadership, Program Management, and SupportLead course and program development as well as statewide curriculum changes, working with the Curriculum Committee for a timely and accurate reflection in the college catalog.Collaborate closely with the Dean, faculty, staff, and instructors in the design and implementation of departmental plans that support the college mission, vison, strategic plan, and equity and inclusion goals.Exemplify and sustain a positive climate of collaboration and inclusiveness by cultivating partnerships with external and internal stakeholders.Foster a culture of academic excellence and culturally relevant pedagogy while also leading efforts oriented to closing the gap for historically underserved and excluded students.Mentor faculty and instructors for professional growth by offering professional learning opportunities and facilitating the attendance of those provided by the college and professional organizations.Conduct regular program reviews according to college guidelines and utilize findings and data to improve programs and operations and increase student achievement.Coordinate departmental promotion with the college Strategic Communications office, Center for Recruitment and Orientation, and Advising.Facilitate resources for extracurricular events sponsored by the department and attend them.Develop and submit accurate course schedules based on enrollment trends and program curricula.Monitor course enrollment and open or close courses based on registration reports.Develop and oversee operating budgets.Assess program work processes and recommend improvements in keeping with related state policies that impact the program, Behavioral Health Administration practices, and basic state licensure requirements for LAC's, LCISW's, LMHC, and other licensed professionals.Approve and oversee concurrent enrollment instructors and courses.Teaching
Maintain expertise in the subject area and effectively teach 12 credits per academic year in the assigned courses; develop lesson plans, activities, and assessments that lead students to successful attainment of course competencies and outcomes.Be knowledgeable about pedagogy/andragogy, methods, retention, inclusion, and assessment of outcomes; be willing to participate in coaching/mentoring.Promote student success through inclusive, accessible, multi-modal, challenging, equity-minded, student-centered, and engaging instruction.Provide proactive and holistic support for students; this includes providing outreach, differential instruction with high expectations, and high support for students of varied preparedness.Assessment of Student Academic Achievement
Foster a positive culture of assessment of student learning and embrace change in a dynamic setting.Provide or coordinate professional learning activities related to assessment of student learning.Oversee development, implementation, and completion of all assessment plans according to college guidelines.Mentor faculty and instructors in design and implementation of teaching and learning strategies aimed at improving student learning based on assessment findings and utilization of disaggregated data.Submit assessment reports including plans for modifying instructional practices.Incorporate student centered practices such as including student feedback, student experiences, and/or student learning outcomes in decision-making.Additional Functions
Able to work independently with little supervision or as part of a team.Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and others.Develop and maintain partnerships through business development opportunities.Interact professionally and respectfully with students, colleagues and others.Comply with System, College protocols, and departmental procedures.Obtain and maintain proficiency with required systems and equipment.Maintain confidentiality of student and employee information as required.Complete all required compliance training within the established timeframe.Other Duties as Assigned.Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: (Required/Minimum)Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health/mental health related profession earned from a regionally accredited institutionEligible for CTE credentialing in the state of ColoradoUnencumbered professional license in disciplineExperience: (Required/Minimum)
2 years full-time within the last 5 years in a behavioral/mental health field2 years teaching experience or experience in community outreach, teaching, or trainingUse of computer technology including LMS familiarity, Microsoft Office, and educational technologyKnowledge/Skills/Abilities: (Required/Minimum)
Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration, and time-management skills.Demonstrated ability to interact with and develop relationships with individuals of diverse populations, including varying social, cultural, economic, and educational backgroundsDemonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion principles and strategiesPreferred Qualifications:
Education: (Preferred)
Master's Degree in a behavioral health/mental health related profession earned from a regionally accredited institutionCTE Credentialed in the state of ColoradoUnencumbered professional license in the state of ColoradoLicensed Addiction CounselorExperience: (Preferred)
3 years full-time within the last 5 years in a mental/behavioral health field3 years teaching experience4 years successful experience working within a team settingExperience tracking and reporting program outcomes using data from MS Excel or other related toolsExperience with the Office of Behavioral Health regulationsProject management experienceSupervisory experienceKnowledge/Skills/Abilities: (preferred)
Strong written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated time management abilityDemonstrated ability to plan and lead projects/events to successful completionAbility to work independently and as part of a teamProficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams...)Licensure/Certification:
LAC/ACD preferred; also allowed ACC, ACD, LPP, LPC, LPCC, MFT, LSW, CSW, PSY/PSYD, Behavioral Health Nurse, Psychiatric-mental health Nurse, Public Health Nurse or other related and current clinical licensure...Equipment Used:
Computer, Printer/Scanner, Phone, and other various office equipment.Other Considerations:
Sitting frequently, walking across campus in a variety of weather, people person, ability to be interrupted while working, lifelong learner.
Supplemental Information
Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.
If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.
CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.
Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.
CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link:
https://www.cccs.edu/employee-resources/employee-benefits/.
SELECTION PROCESS
Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under "Minimum Qualifications"; an online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver
employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all material listed above.
Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at which includes:Electronic Application, Click 'New Resume' at the bottom of this pageCover LetterResumeReferences - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional referencesCopies of transcripts, unofficial preferredCopies of appropriate credentials, if applicable
**All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts
***Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency.
For information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under "student's right to know": CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.
Non-Classified Benefit-Eligible EmployeesBenefits for administrative, professional and technical (APT) staff and faculty are administered through the SBCCOE Trust. Effective July 1, 2015, employees in APT and faculty positions that are budgeted at .75 FTE or more are eligible for benefits beginning on their date of hire. Information regarding benefits can be found at Additional information regarding leave accruals can be found in We encourage lifelong learning; non-classified employees are also eligible for
Retirement
CCD and most employment categories contribute to , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States. PERA is a substitute for Social Security; CCD employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.
CCD and the State of Colorado offer three tax-deferred investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
$75,000.00 - $82,000.00 Annually
Location :
Auraria Campus, CO
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
2020-00683
Division:
Academic Affairs
Department:
Center for Arts, Behavioral & Social Science
Opening Date:
06/26/2024
Position Type:
Administrative/Technical/Professional
Purpose/Summary
This is a grant funded position through December 2026 with possibility to transition into a full time role.
Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff of diverse backgrounds.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Community College of Denver is seeking a Director/Department Chair to begin facilitating program development and support for Colorado's statewide Behavioral Healthcare Workforce initiative (SB22-181). The purpose of the Behavioral Health Director/Chair is to lead, supervise, and collaborate with the faculty and adjunct instructors in the department as well as across departments to support the college vision, mission, and strategic plan. In this full-time role, the Chair/Director will utilize excellent communication, organization, and detail-oriented skills to effectively manage the programmatic requirements, timelines, and industry partnerships.
Duties and Responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES
The Director/Chair shares a commitment to and exemplifies principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all work done within the department and as part of the college community. The Chair/Director embraces and exemplifies the college values of respect, collaboration, quality, access, diversity, and inclusion when participating in a variety of institutional initiatives and activities, serving on committees, being a member of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Pathway and representing the college, the division, and the department to assigned groups and tasks. The Director/Chair, as a faculty member, teaches courses in their field of expertise and maintains a commitment to high-quality instruction and high-quality student supports. This position reports to the Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences & Public Safety and Legal Services. The successful candidate will be equity focused and have a strong demonstrated knowledge of student success, teaching learning, administration strategies, theories, and best practices.
Leadership, Program Management, and SupportLead course and program development as well as statewide curriculum changes, working with the Curriculum Committee for a timely and accurate reflection in the college catalog.Collaborate closely with the Dean, faculty, staff, and instructors in the design and implementation of departmental plans that support the college mission, vison, strategic plan, and equity and inclusion goals.Exemplify and sustain a positive climate of collaboration and inclusiveness by cultivating partnerships with external and internal stakeholders.Foster a culture of academic excellence and culturally relevant pedagogy while also leading efforts oriented to closing the gap for historically underserved and excluded students.Mentor faculty and instructors for professional growth by offering professional learning opportunities and facilitating the attendance of those provided by the college and professional organizations.Conduct regular program reviews according to college guidelines and utilize findings and data to improve programs and operations and increase student achievement.Coordinate departmental promotion with the college Strategic Communications office, Center for Recruitment and Orientation, and Advising.Facilitate resources for extracurricular events sponsored by the department and attend them.Develop and submit accurate course schedules based on enrollment trends and program curricula.Monitor course enrollment and open or close courses based on registration reports.Develop and oversee operating budgets.Assess program work processes and recommend improvements in keeping with related state policies that impact the program, Behavioral Health Administration practices, and basic state licensure requirements for LAC's, LCISW's, LMHC, and other licensed professionals.Approve and oversee concurrent enrollment instructors and courses.Teaching
Maintain expertise in the subject area and effectively teach 12 credits per academic year in the assigned courses; develop lesson plans, activities, and assessments that lead students to successful attainment of course competencies and outcomes.Be knowledgeable about pedagogy/andragogy, methods, retention, inclusion, and assessment of outcomes; be willing to participate in coaching/mentoring.Promote student success through inclusive, accessible, multi-modal, challenging, equity-minded, student-centered, and engaging instruction.Provide proactive and holistic support for students; this includes providing outreach, differential instruction with high expectations, and high support for students of varied preparedness.Assessment of Student Academic Achievement
Foster a positive culture of assessment of student learning and embrace change in a dynamic setting.Provide or coordinate professional learning activities related to assessment of student learning.Oversee development, implementation, and completion of all assessment plans according to college guidelines.Mentor faculty and instructors in design and implementation of teaching and learning strategies aimed at improving student learning based on assessment findings and utilization of disaggregated data.Submit assessment reports including plans for modifying instructional practices.Incorporate student centered practices such as including student feedback, student experiences, and/or student learning outcomes in decision-making.Additional Functions
Able to work independently with little supervision or as part of a team.Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and others.Develop and maintain partnerships through business development opportunities.Interact professionally and respectfully with students, colleagues and others.Comply with System, College protocols, and departmental procedures.Obtain and maintain proficiency with required systems and equipment.Maintain confidentiality of student and employee information as required.Complete all required compliance training within the established timeframe.Other Duties as Assigned.Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: (Required/Minimum)Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health/mental health related profession earned from a regionally accredited institutionEligible for CTE credentialing in the state of ColoradoUnencumbered professional license in disciplineExperience: (Required/Minimum)
2 years full-time within the last 5 years in a behavioral/mental health field2 years teaching experience or experience in community outreach, teaching, or trainingUse of computer technology including LMS familiarity, Microsoft Office, and educational technologyKnowledge/Skills/Abilities: (Required/Minimum)
Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration, and time-management skills.Demonstrated ability to interact with and develop relationships with individuals of diverse populations, including varying social, cultural, economic, and educational backgroundsDemonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion principles and strategiesPreferred Qualifications:
Education: (Preferred)
Master's Degree in a behavioral health/mental health related profession earned from a regionally accredited institutionCTE Credentialed in the state of ColoradoUnencumbered professional license in the state of ColoradoLicensed Addiction CounselorExperience: (Preferred)
3 years full-time within the last 5 years in a mental/behavioral health field3 years teaching experience4 years successful experience working within a team settingExperience tracking and reporting program outcomes using data from MS Excel or other related toolsExperience with the Office of Behavioral Health regulationsProject management experienceSupervisory experienceKnowledge/Skills/Abilities: (preferred)
Strong written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated time management abilityDemonstrated ability to plan and lead projects/events to successful completionAbility to work independently and as part of a teamProficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams...)Licensure/Certification:
LAC/ACD preferred; also allowed ACC, ACD, LPP, LPC, LPCC, MFT, LSW, CSW, PSY/PSYD, Behavioral Health Nurse, Psychiatric-mental health Nurse, Public Health Nurse or other related and current clinical licensure...Equipment Used:
Computer, Printer/Scanner, Phone, and other various office equipment.Other Considerations:
Sitting frequently, walking across campus in a variety of weather, people person, ability to be interrupted while working, lifelong learner.
Supplemental Information
Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.
If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.
CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.
Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.
CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link:
https://www.cccs.edu/employee-resources/employee-benefits/.
SELECTION PROCESS
Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under "Minimum Qualifications"; an online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver
employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all material listed above.
Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at which includes:Electronic Application, Click 'New Resume' at the bottom of this pageCover LetterResumeReferences - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional referencesCopies of transcripts, unofficial preferredCopies of appropriate credentials, if applicable
**All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts
***Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency.
For information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under "student's right to know": CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.
Non-Classified Benefit-Eligible EmployeesBenefits for administrative, professional and technical (APT) staff and faculty are administered through the SBCCOE Trust. Effective July 1, 2015, employees in APT and faculty positions that are budgeted at .75 FTE or more are eligible for benefits beginning on their date of hire. Information regarding benefits can be found at Additional information regarding leave accruals can be found in We encourage lifelong learning; non-classified employees are also eligible for
Retirement
CCD and most employment categories contribute to , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States. PERA is a substitute for Social Security; CCD employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.
CCD and the State of Colorado offer three tax-deferred investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.