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DLR Group · 5 months ago

Behavioral Health Planner / Design Expert

Denver, Colorado, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$140K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

DLR Group is an integrated design firm committed to elevating the human experience through design. They are seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Planner / Designer to lead the planning and design of facilities that promote healing and equity through behavioral health-focused design solutions.

Architecture

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaboratively work with integrated teams of architects, engineers and specialty consultants

Lead preliminary planning and design for behavioral health facilities within community, justice and civic environments

Create functional layouts integrating therapeutic design principles, de-escalation strategies, and security requirements

Develop evidence-based design solutions to support mental health treatment, recovery and reintegration

Design adult crisis, sobering, substance use and residential treatment centers

Ensure designs promote client and staff safety while maintaining a therapeutic environment

Apply sustainable design practices and WELL building standards to behavioral health spaces

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate specialized security and safety features

Integrate trauma informed design strategies

Design spaces that balance clinical requirements with trauma-informed care principles

Conduct facility assessments and develop programming recommendations

Create detailed space planning documentation and design guidelines

Lead stakeholder engagement sessions and facilitate design workshops

Provide technical expertise on behavioral health design standards and best practices

Support cost estimation and phasing strategies for behavioral health implementations

Develop post-occupancy evaluation criteria for behavioral health spaces

Mentor team members on behavioral health design principles

Contribute to research initiatives and thought leadership in justice behavioral health design

Qualification

Behavioral health facility planningTrauma-informed design principlesEvidence-based design solutionsPublic sector project experienceMental health treatment modalitiesBehavioral healthcare design standardsRevit proficiencyAutoCAD proficiencyCrisis prevention intervention certificationAnalytical problem-solvingResearch experienceCommunication skillsTeam mentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in architecture, planning, psychology, behavioral science, or related field

5+ years of experience in behavioral health facility planning or related healthcare design

Strong understanding of mental health treatment modalities and substance use programs

Knowledgeable of Behavioral Health funding initiatives at state and local levels

Knowledge of trauma-informed design principles and evidence-based practice

Understanding of clinical workflows and operational requirements

Understanding of telehealth and technology supported treatment systems

Knowledge of behavioral healthcare design standards and building regulations

Experience with public sector projects and stakeholder engagement

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills

Preferred

Master's degree in psychology, behavioral science, architecture, planning, or related field

Professional certification in healthcare planning or behavioral health

Experience in behavioral health facility planning

AICP or other relevant certification

Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite

Background in therapeutic environment design or clinical operations

Familiarity with Behavior Health system operations and procedures

Experience with secure facility design and planning

Knowledge of correctional healthcare standards and guidelines

Understanding of behavioral health economics and facility operations

Research experience in behavioral health environments

Publication history in relevant professional journals

Experience with grant writing and funding applications

Crisis prevention intervention (CPI) certification

Mental Health First Aid certification

Professional affiliation with behavioral health organizations

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Company

DLR Group

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DLR Group is a full-service design business that specializes in new construction architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning.

Founded in 1996

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.dlrgroup.com/

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