Licensed Peer Program Manager

Licensed Peer Program Manager

• Salary Range: $83,491 - $100,196 annually, based on relevant years of experience
• Location: Larimer county, Colorado at our Longview campus
• Status: Full time, 40 hours per week
• Hours: Primarily daytime and occasional nights or weekends may be required and inclusion in the on-call rotation

Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential.

Role Overview:

Responsible for providing clinical, administrative oversight to designated programs to meet the behavioral health needs of our clients or consumers. Ensure that clinical programming is adhering to licensing guidelines, applicable rules, and regulations, and that treatment rendered is ethical and applicable to the needs of the population. Responsible for supervising Peer Supervisors and Specialists in Acute Care, this role ensures efficient team operations by coordinating activities, training, and skill development. In addition to providing direct services alongside the Peer team, the position offers both visionary and operational leadership—supporting SummitStone Health Partners' values of trust, collaboration, and a diverse and inclusive environment.

Essential Duties:

• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to Peer Supervisors, Specialists, and designated program staff including case managers, behavioral health therapists, team leads, and supervisors ensuring adherence to best practices and ethical standards in behavioral health care.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of peer programming, ensuring services align with agency goals and community needs.
• Establish and maintain standards that optimize the use of peer resources while fostering collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver direct client care as needed, utilizing lived experience of recovery to engage, advocate, and connect clients with treatment, services, and supports.
• Provide training not only for the peers, but for the agency as a whole on the advantages of incorporating these important positions into clinical teams.
• Support change management initiatives, guiding staff through program improvements, policy updates, and new service implementations.
• Evaluate staff performance, conduct regular reviews, address conduct or ethical issues, and implement corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure compliance and accurate reporting with county, state, and federal regulations, as well as grant and contract requirements.
• Contributes to the strategic planning process, including driving policy and procedure changes when necessary for program improvement. Which could also include overseeing the implementation of new clinical projects, service lines, and/or treatment sites.
• Serve as a resource person to clinical staff, case managers, and team leads regarding peer services.

Required:

• Masters (MA) Degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field from accredited College or University required
• More than (5) five years of experience in the Mental Health Field, Substance Use Disorder Field or program of application required
• More than (3) three years of experience in a supervisory role (administrative or clinical) required
• Experience with mild to severe mental illness and substance use disorders required
• Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use issues (either personally or as a family member) with 2+ years of sustained recovery

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current Colorado professional license in appropriate discipline (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) required
• CAS or LAC preferred
• Valid Colorado driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record
• CPR and First Aid certifications may be required for certain locations
• COPA Colorado Peer Specialist certification (CPFS) or willingness to immediately work toward certification. All trainings, work experience hours, and costs toward certification are covered in-house

Highly Desired:

• Experience in program development and managing clinical projects preferred
• Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred

Longview Campus is the new Acute Care Behavioral Health facility which serves Larimer County residents in need of urgent help with mental health and/or substance use disorders. SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture. For more information click HERE.

At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.

We need your help to make this vision a reality.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self—embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity. We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer.

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Total Rewards

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below are some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents

• Mental health and wellness resources

• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)

• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Reach Out

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This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.