Detentions Behavioral Health Manager

Full Job Description

The Sheriff’s Office provides public safety at all times and therefore every position is deemed essential. All positions are in-person and not eligible for remote work. Every position is also subject to recall based on the needs of the Office to keep the community safe.

This position has an anticipated work schedule of:

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, subject to change.

This position is on-call and may be subject to call out.

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of applicants.

Responsible for overseeing behavioral health functions in the Criminal Justice Center (CJC) to include management of medication assisted therapies, behavioral health services, pre-release inmate case management, and substance abuse/mental health therapy. The Detentions Behavioral Health Manager will hold and maintain the Behavioral Health Entity (BHE) for the jails Reintegration and Recovery licensed substance abuse program. Serves as the primary point of contact between the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) contract funding and detentions medical and behavioral health contractors. Serves as the liaison between behavioral health contractors and the El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO), and is responsible for ensuring all policy, procedures, and contract obligations are being enforced within the scope of detentions behavioral health programs. This position is subject to contract funding.

Requirements

• Responsible for annual renewal of the program funding contract and writing grants to supplement funding needs. 
• Develops, integrates, and coordinates activities consistent with BHA contracts to include CJC's Reintegration and Recovery program, competency, medication assisted therapy, and pre-sentence transition planning contracts including program staffing, evaluations, needs assessments, workflow analysis, and contract compliance.
• Provides leadership and supervision to behavioral health staff. Identifies problems and develops solutions to personnel. Trains, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate personnel.
• Reviews BHA policy to ensure the Reintegration and Recovery program outpatient licensure is up to date/accurate and meets all licensing requirements of BHA. Renews policy in compliance with BHA auditing guidelines.
• Assists with preparing for BHA, National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) and American Correctional Association (ACA) audits.
• Manages the program budget in coordination with the Sheriff’s office grant coordinator.
• Prepares and presents budget reports for weekly, monthly and yearly program reporting and data analysis to ensure compliance with multiple contract requirements.
• Leads behavioral health or substance abuse groups.
• Stay current and provide feedback on pre and post legislative bill introduction and amendments related to substance use, mental health and competency.
• Performs individualized counseling to the inmate population including implementation of service planning, behavior modification, diagnostic and medication referrals, and transition planning.
• Prepares reporting for state agencies to include 4th Judicial District courts, probation and parole entities, and Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) approved restoration facilities.
• Ensures behavioral health functions within CJC are operating within and meet best practice standards, quality improvements, contract compliance, and accreditations standards.
• Coordinates with Mental Health contractor to ensure compliance with behavioral health treatment recommendations for clients returning from a CDHS approved restoration facility.
• Coordinates with detentions medical contract staff to develop best practices, implementation, and monitoring of the detention’s medication assisted therapy program.
• Represents EPSO as part of the Region 16 Opiate Abatement Council.
• Coordinates with local behavioral health programs and community partners to provide services to post-release inmates.
• Organizes staff training for education of mental illness, substance abuse, and behavior modification intervention strategies.
• Research, identify, and recommend evidence-based intervention, policies, and best practices to prevent suicide and provide frequent input regarding crisis intervention and establishment of support systems for those with behavioral health concerns in detentions.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the jail’s behavioral health and substance abuse programs during multidisciplinary team meetings and presentations to the community and local government partnerships. 
• Supervises employees seeking certification and/or licensure.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of community organizations and behavioral health resources.
• Experience in leading behavioral health or substance abuse groups.
• Experience holding and auditing a BHE treatment license.
• Ability to perform individualized counseling to the inmate population including implementation of service planning, behavior modification, diagnostic and medication referrals, crisis response and transition planning.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to write and maintain accurate records and reports to meet management objectives.
• Ability to communicate, motivate, and organize projects among a broad spectrum of personnel and community partners region-wide, frequently under deadline pressure and to respond in a flexible manner and reprioritize work as situations change.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Ability to perform under stress and when confronted with people acting under stress.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Skill in demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude to cultivate relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Ability to maintain the security of sensitive and confidential information.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Masters level degree in human services, social science or related field. 
• Minimum of two years’ supervisory experience involving direct decision-making authority and supervising employees.
• Minimum two years of planning, project management, and/or administrative leadership.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous experience working in a law enforcement environment or health care field.
• Previous budget, finance, and/or grant experience in a government or non-profit setting.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) required.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) , Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required
• Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment. 

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, Tuberculosis testing, and drug screen.

Additional Information

Duties are performed in a highly stressful, closed environment with minimal exposure to windows. Potential exposure to violent inmates, use of foul and disrespectful language, offensive smells, excessive noise, body fluid, and airborne pathogens. Some travel may be required. Must be available to work variable hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed. Sheriff’s Office employees must complete tuberculosis testing as applicable to the specific position prior to job assignment and periodic testing thereafter. Position may be subject to call out