Full-Time

Program Manager

Residential

Posted on 9/18/2025

Wellpower

Wellpower

201-500 employees

Not-for-profit mental health center providing treatment

Compensation Overview

$65.4k - $88.4k/yr

Denver, CO, USA

In Person

Must be based in Colorado and hold a Colorado licensure (LCSW or LPC); LAC preferred. TB screening is required prior to hire.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • Master’s Degree in social work, psychology or similar field.
  • Current license as a LCSW or LPC in the State of Colorado.
  • One to two years in mental health or human services field.
  • Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment
Responsibilities
  • Ensure accuracy, quality and efficiency standards are met with regards to medical records standards and case management services for consumers.
  • Advocate appropriate services for consumers.
  • Identify, implement and monitor customer service standards to ensure team is meeting internal and external customer needs and perform all services in a professional manner.
  • Participate in the development of long and short term goals for the team that are consistent with program and organizational goals.
  • Train and evaluate clinical and administrative support staff to maintain quality within the team, encourage growth and development of staff while instilling awareness of cultural diversity.
  • Complete performance evaluations timely and provide appropriate coaching and counseling to ensure all employees perform at satisfactory levels, identify when discipline is appropriate.
  • Participate in the selection process for internal and external candidates for clinical and support positions.
  • Conduct timely audits to ensure compliance with MHCD policies, state and other regulatory policies regarding clinical care and documentation. Revise and update internal policies.
  • Assist with the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting needs of the team. Take corrective action as needed to ensure compliance of established budget.
  • Follow all CDPHE/Assisted Living Guidelines and Regulations
  • Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
  • Other duties as assigned by Director.
Desired Qualifications
  • LAC preferred.
  • 2+ years supervisory experience preferred.

WellPower provides community mental health services as a private, not-for-profit center. It delivers treatment, prevention, outreach and crisis services to people of all ages, with a focus on strengths and well-being in a supportive, inclusive environment. Its programs work by offering a range of services—from prevention and outreach to crisis response—designed to help individuals and families improve mental health and resilience. Compared with other providers, WellPower emphasizes community-wide impact, a strengths-based approach, nonprofit status, and a track record of workplace recognition, which together support accessible, compassionate care. The organization aims to enrich lives and minds by focusing on strengths and well-being for the people it serves.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • Combines $234 million budgets and reserves to buffer reimbursement fluctuations.
  • Kiara Kuenzler assumes presidency post-Carl Clark's 2025 retirement for leadership continuity.
  • Expands specialized addiction and mental health programs through shared technology.

What critics are saying

  • Integration fails, causing 50-70% staff attrition in 6-12 months from cultural clashes.
  • Clinica-MHP merger captures Denver clients in 12-24 months via better recruitment.
  • Worker shortages overwhelm 48,000-client capacity, creating gaps in 6-18 months.

What makes Wellpower unique

  • Merger with Jefferson Center on July 1, 2024, creates Colorado's largest behavioral health provider.
  • Offers mobile opioid treatment, walk-in crisis centers, and outreach with RTD and law enforcement.
  • Serves 48,000 people annually across Denver, Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin counties.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Company News

Mental Health Colorado
Dec 11th, 2023
Two Colorado mental health centers merge, creating largest in the state

WellPower, which provides mental health services and homeless outreach in Denver, is combining with Jefferson Center, the safety-net mental health organization for Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin counties.

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