Behavioral Health Provider

Salud Family Health Centers; Brighton; On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health center dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health services. As a Behavioral Health Provider, you'll work collaboratively within a team to support patients in their journey toward better mental health. This role emphasizes patient advocacy and integrated care, allowing you to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families in need. With a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free Medical Services

Employee Discounts on Dental Services

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

Continuing Medical Education Reimbursement

Retirement Savings Plans

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or clinical social work required.
• Prefer 2 years post-licensure experience treating psychosocial issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services to diverse populations including children and families.
• Conduct mental health screenings and provide psychotherapy to individuals.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Behavioral Medicine Knowledge

Patient Assessment Skills

Collaboration with Medical Providers

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Psychology

Job description

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients,where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work togetherand coordinateefforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve thequality of our patient'slives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of theirinsurance status or ability to pay.

Job Description

As aBehavioral Health Provider(BHP) at Salud, you will providebehavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) approaches their task in a team-based care fashion that supports patients and their families in self-management, self–efficacy, and behavior change.

We offer:

• Starting Annual Salary - $64,000 to $82,000
• Loan repayment potential - HPSA score 22
• Medical (Includes Free Medical Services at All Salud Facilities)
• Dental (Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities)
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes2Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
• 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• Financial and time-off reimbursement for continuing medical education
• Retirement savings plans
• Employees working at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible for the Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud will contribute 5% of your base salary each month

Our Mission isto provide a quality, integrated health care home to the communities we serve

Supervision Received:

• Works under the direct supervision of the Center Operations Director and the Vice President of Medical Services – Behavioral Health

Supervision Exercised if Unlicensed:

• None

Supervision Exercised if Licensed:

• May supervise unlicensed behavioral health providers as assigned

Specific Duties:

• Assesses patients to determine the appropriate level of treatment in accordance with relevant ethical and legal standards
• The BHP acts as a patient advocate for our vulnerable population by ensuring that the patient is fully informed and comfortable with their visit to Salud
• Works in conjunction with Medical Providers, Dental Providers, other Behavioral Health Providers, Medical Assistants, Customer Service Associates, and all other staff to ensure that patients obtain the highest standard of integrated health care
• Provides services appropriate to the age-specific needs of all patients in accordance with the principles of growth and development for infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric life cycles
• Conducts mental health screenings utilizing standardized instruments
• Provides PCP-initiated consultation services that may include differential diagnosis, psychoeducation, brief intervention, referral for further treatment, etc.
• Consults with and advises other healthcare team members on methods of assisting patients and their families in overcoming social and emotional difficulties which may prevent effective healthcare
• Follow procedures for the electronic health records system
• Manages psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases
• Provides psychotherapy to individuals

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, clinical social work, or equivalent

Experience:

• Prefer 2 years post-licensure treating patients with psychosocial issues

Licensure:

• Must be licensed by the State of Colorado within 3 years from the date of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fluency in Spanish and English is required
• Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions
• Must work well with the other patient care team members
• Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate assessments of mental and behavioral health conditions
• Ability to collaborate with medical providers in the treatment of psychosocial issues
• Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must

The application window is anticipated to close by 6/30/25

Additional Information

Salud Family Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation,gender identity,or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.