Behavioral Site Director (Health Professional V) - Grand Junction Regional Center (WESTERN SLOPE)
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Behavioral Site Director (Health Professional V) - Grand Junction Regional Center (WESTERN SLOPE)
Salary
$78,684.00 - $94,440.00 Annually
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IJB 90283 08/19/2025
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OAADS - Grand Junction Regional Center
Opening Date
08/19/2025
Closing Date
9/4/2025 12:00 AM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
Grand Junction Regional Center 3199 D Rd. Grand Junction, CO 81504
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Natasha Story - natasha.story@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
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.
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Department Information
About the Facility:
Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC) is one of threeRegional Centers (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/our-services/disability-services/regional-centers) in Colorado that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have intensive needs.
GJRC, which dates back to 1919, has both Intermediate Care Facilities/Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD) homes and Home and Community Based Services Waiver (HCBS Waiver) homes throughout the community. The center serves a diverse population, from people who have high abilities but are a high risk to themselves or others to people who have significant medical challenges.
Programs are individualized to meet varying needs. Services provided range from residential services and health services to mental health intervention. GJRC provides day program, vocational and specialized habilitation, speech, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation and nutritional services.
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Description of Job
TheBehavioral Site Directorleads, coordinates, and manages the operations of a multi-disciplinary psychiatric treatment team, ensuring high-quality care, compliance with state and federal regulations, and efficient use of resources. This role provides direct supervision to staff, develops clinical programs, manages budgets, and serves as an administrative representative during emergencies.
Additionally, as a Behavioral Site Director, you can expect to:
Provide formal supervision to staff, including hiring, training, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and resolving grievances.
Direct staff resources to ensure effective delivery of psychological and therapeutic services.
Monitor and evaluate staff performance, compliance, and adherence to regulations and policies.
Develop, implement, and oversee clinical treatment programs consistent with standards of care.
Ensure patients receive comprehensive, well-balanced treatment across multiple therapeutic approaches.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and outside agencies to support patient recovery and continuity of care.
Participate in agency-wide policy development and strategic planning.
Manage departmental budget, monitor expenditures, and make purchasing decisions within fiscal rules.
Act as Approving Official for purchasing processes and ensure audit compliance.
May serve in an on-call capacity to respond to emergencies, conduct safety assessments, and support crisis or after-hours needs as needed
Coordinate crisis response with external agencies (law enforcement, mental health centers) when needed.
Role-model professional communication, create a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure stewardship of public resources.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Experience Only:
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to eight (8) years
Substitutions: Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, psychology, social work or behavior analysis.
Two (2) years of directly supervised experience developing and implementing behavioral support plans utilizing established approaches, including Behavioral Analysis or Positive Behavioral Supports that are consistent with best practice and research on effectiveness for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Current, valid licensure as a L icensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, BCBA Certification, or equivalent license or certification.
Conditions of Employment:
CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults - Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)
Must have a valid unrestricted US Driver's License
Drive state car, van, or bussette to various group homes, programming, admin & in community
Pre-employment Physical/Tests: Must demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, bend, squat, etc., and perform physical interventions proficiently (pre-employment and continuously throughout employment).
Requires Influenza and other vaccines as required by state and facility; must be 18 years or older. TB test is required
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's 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.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail 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.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
Need help with your application? Click here.
The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)
For additional recruiting questions, please contact natasha.story@state.co.us
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/)
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
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