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Program Coordinator of Intensive Community Services

Jefferson Center for Mental Health, Denver, CO, United States


Description
At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.

The

Program Coordinator of Intensive Community Services

supervises the Alternative Care/Nursing Home team, which is comprised of a team of mixed licensed clinicians (BA, LCSW, LPC, MSW) who serve the SPMI (severe and persistent mental illness) population in the community, along with the Hospital Liaison Team, who ensure care coordination during inpatient psych hospitalizations. Beyond providing clinical supervision, the coordinator also maintains relationships with the 30+ community ACFs and nursing homes that JCMH partners with. This position is great for anyone who has clinical experience with the SPMI population and is looking to take on a leadership/supervisory role with a well‑established and seasoned team.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

Masters Degree in related field (social work, counseling, etc.) required

Licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc) required

CAC II or III preferred, but not required

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Minimum of two years experience in program management or in direct supervision of staff is necessary for this position.

Knowledge of 27-65 (mental health certification) process

Essential Duties

Supervision of ACFNH Case Managers

Supervision of Hospital Liaisons

Coordinate new referrals into ACFs and placements with internal/external staff including community agencies, and Jefferson Center staff

Liaison for Jefferson Center with Nursing Home staff, ACF providers, including quarterly psycho‑education, training, and coordination meetings

Advocating for the needs of the team and the SPMI population

Documentation in timely manner within the standards of Jefferson Center

Coordination of care with consumers and facility

Audit team charts for compliance of 27-65 paperwork, documentation and other BHA and Jefferson Center requirements

Hiring, Training, Performance Evaluations of supervisees

Training/education for staff (internal/external) as identified and appropriate

Facilitation of monthly team meetings

Budget/financial oversight of the program

Provides program outcomes as appropriate to Jefferson Center mission and values

Assist in 27-65 emergency procedures in facilities as needed

Facilitate transitions of consumers into and out of ACFs, NH and placements

Knowledge of PASRR processes and facilitation of its linkage with mental health service delivery

Participate in on‑call pool for Jefferson Center Karen’s house and Inn Between

Other Duties

Quality Control/Improvement for case management services/documentation

Participation in scheduled intensive and centre‑wide training and mandatory in‑services

Participate in assigned work groups/committees including team meetings, JCMH Management Team meeting, Intensive Network Management Team meeting, external work groups and team meetings

Participate in supervision.

Participation in BHA site review

Program development/implementation to expand evidence‑based practices

Develop/maintain working relationship with BHA and HCPF as well as other community partners.

Maintain effective interpersonal relations with consumers, peers, subordinates, upper management, visitors and the general public.

Work cooperatively with other community agencies, as appropriate, and in agreement with supervisor.

Knowledge/experience in trauma informed care and practices or willingness to obtain training/education on this

Salary Range
$67,300 to $85,700

Additional Salary Information

The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full‑time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/month will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.

Jefferson Center pay is determined by various factors including education level, licensure level, years of relative experience, and internal equity amongst current staff.

Application Deadline
This position will remain posted until filled. We encourage applicants to apply by 5/5/2026 for priority consideration.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

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