Behavioral Health Program Director

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.

The Behavioral Health Director is responsible for
the
leadership and oversight of the Behavioral Health program at Pikes Peak State College. This role shall assist the Director of Nursing
and
the Health Sciences division in providing leadership and management of program operations.

The Director ensures
program compliance
with approving bodies, curriculum standards, institutional policies, and workforce needs. The role encompasses
instructional quality,
faculty oversight, clinical coordination, budget and resource management, and ongoing program
improvement.

Minimum
Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited
  institution.
• Possess or eligible to
  obtain Colorado Career & Technical Education (CTE) Credential.
• Ability to manage
  multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in purchasing, budgeting, and grant management experience.
• Documented
  education or experience in instructional
  methodology, curriculum design, and program planning.
• Knowledge of Behavioral Health
  Administration regulations and Behavioral
  Health Workforce requirements.
• Supervisory experience.

Professional
level experience is defined by the Colorado
Division of Human. Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical
skill, judgment, personal accountability, and
responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body
of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S.
24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System
that are determined to be professional level
work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in the
  mental/behavioral health field.
• Project
  management experience.
• Unencumbered Licensed Addiction Counselor in the state
  of Colorado.
• Ability to read, write, and speak
  fluent Spanish.
• Experience training or teaching
  behavioral health content.

For full consideration, all
application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on
March 4,2026. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close
the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able
to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Visa support is not available for this
position.

• Application Instructions: Application
  must be submitted online. Incomplete applications
  may not receive full consideration. A complete application will include:
• Cover
  letter – Address the minimum and preferred
  qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume – Reflect experience,
  education, knowledge, skills, and
  abilities.
• Unofficial Transcripts – Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred. Official
  transcripts are required if hired
  for the position.
• Professional References – Provide names and contact information for three
  recent professional references who can
  address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible
for a variety of employee benefits.
Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees’
Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be
considered.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the Director for Behavioral Health in accordance with all
  programs and state requirements.
• Provide leadership for
  the development and oversight of all Behavioral Health programs including
  course scheduling, staffing, and student support.
• Supervise and evaluate program faculty and staff; promote inclusive, high-impact
  instructional practices.
• Cultivate
  partnerships with external and internal stakeholders to exemplify and sustain a positive climate
  of collaboration and inclusiveness.
• Cultivate partnerships with behavioral health employers, related community agencies, and
  professional organizations.
• Conduct
  regular program reviews according to college guidelines and utilize findings and data to
  improve programs, operations and increase student
  achievement.
• Ensure the department curriculum meets the needs of students and
  aligns with college, state, and national requirements
  and accrediting bodies.
• Responsible for leading the curriculum development,
  design, and implementation for all behavioral health
  courses and programs, ensuring alignment with state and accreditation standards as well
  as collaborating with faculty to identify needed
  updates.
• Prepare institutional, state, and national reports on a timely
  basis.
• Provide oversite of the
  alignment of curriculum to ensure students gain the competencies to succeed in transfer and career
  and technical
  areas.
• Advises students in behavioral health programs on course selection, career options, internships, and transfer
  opportunities, addressing student issues and concerns.
• Coordinate student clinical education with community
  partners.

General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to navigate differences
  effectively and
  respectfully in the workplace.
• Build starter shells in D2L (course management system).
• Ensure familiarity
  with program and
  course information, related industry certifications and licensure requirements, and correlation to behavioral health
  careers and connected
  pathways.
• Address and resolve student concerns, in accordance with college policy and procedure.
• Provide proactive and
  holistic support for students; this includes providing outreach, differential instruction with high expectations,
  and high support for
  students of varied preparedness.
• Promote student success through inclusive, accessible, multi-modal,
  challenging, equity minded,
  student-centered, and engaging instruction.

As part of the State of Colorado, PPSC offers a
competitive benefits package:

• PERA
  retirement benefits.
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) English Spanish
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
• Life and Disability Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Accrued Annual and Sick Leave.
• Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan
  Forgiveness Program.

This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties
and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This
document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.

EEO
Statement: Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value
diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. Pikes Peak State
College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.