Behavioral Health Advocate Part Time Internal Medicine Clinic

Valley View; Buenavista; On-site; PHP 1,764,000 - 2,546,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid life coverage

FSA for health and dependent care

PTO and other leave benefits

Tuition Assistance Available

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Job summary

Valley View is seeking a Behavioral Health Advocate for a part-time, day-shift role in the Internal Medicine Clinic. The candidate will coordinate care, support patients with complex needs, and collaborate with clinicians to improve health outcomes.

The position offers an hourly wage of $20.00 to $28.87, with annual bonuses based on performance. This on-site role emphasizes patient advocacy, care coordination, and community resources, within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Current BLS endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Experience in behavioral health and/or substance abuse field preferred.
• CAC I or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care transitions for patients with complex medical, behavioral, and social needs.
• Assist in managing high-risk patients and care plans under supervision.
• Provide patient education and resources, coaching, and support prior to discharge.
• Communicate patient status accurately to health care providers and family.
• Maintain care management registry and ensure timely collaboration with clinic teams.

Skills

Independent work

Verbal communication

Professional relationships

Work under pressure

Multitasking

Windows proficiency

Professional conduct

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

BLS Certification

Job description

Behavioral Health Advocate Part Time Internal Medicine Clinic

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: BEHAV005591

• Posted : October 26, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Internal Medicine Clinic Glenwood Springs, CO, USA

• Pay or shift range: $20 USD to $28.87 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

We’re looking for a Behavioral Health Advocate, Part Time, to work in our Internal Medicine Clinic!

This is a part time, day shift position!

As the Behavioral Health Advocate, you will:

Under direction from the LCSW or Clinic Director, ensure continuity and coordination of care across transitions for all patients, with special attention to patients with complex medical, behavioral and social needs.

Day shift position!

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication/Interpersonal:

• Act as a patient advocate.
• Communicate patient’s health status accurately in verbal and written reports to appropriate health care providers (i.e. behavioral health practitioners, nurse supervisor, providers).
• Communicate effectively, courteously and collaboratively with patient/family, providers, supervisors and co-workers.

Behavioral Health Advocate Duties:

• Collaborates with the Clinic Director to integrate patient into behavioral health, care coordination and care management planning and communications, assuring that the patient is informed and supported in decision-making.
• Under the direction of Clinic Director, Behavioral Health Director, providers, or nursing staff, contribute to patient education, resources, coaching and support of patients at Internal Medicine prior to discharge.
• Assists in management of patients identified by the Internal Medicine team as highest risk or in need of care management.
• Assists in managing all health patients to reduce risk, decrease hospital and ER utilization, and improve outcomes.
• Assists in maintaining a care management registry for documentation of highest risk patients, care management interventions, and care plans.
• Communicate in a timely and consistent manner with the Clinic Director and Internal Medicine team to identify highest risk patients and to maximize the management of patient needs and related risk reduction.
• Coordinate care with other care managers (home health care, payer case managers, RN Case Managers etc.) community social resources and specialists to maximize care and promote patient safety.
• Utilize behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing during integrated visits to assist patients in adopting healthy behaviors, improving self-care, improving social support and managing chronic disease.
• Manage Social Determinant of Health Needs of the patient population through use of referral systems, community resources and VVH resources to optimize patient health and access to basic needs like food, transportation, safety, housing.
• Provide culturally appropriate health education and basic counseling on medical, social and lifestyle recommendations, within scope of licensure and/or training and within scope of practice.
• Develop and support effective partnerships within the community to best meet patient needs.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth through participation in workshops, educational programs, and review of literature, in-services, and staff meetings to meet the changing needs of patients and health team members.
• Ensure that the appropriate internal/external providers, facilities and ancillary services are utilized in referral process.
• Appropriately seeks guidance or assistance, when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Associate or bachelor's Degree in related field is preferred but not required.
• Current BLS endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 3 months of hire.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and present verbal instructions and to exchange verbal information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with patients/families, co-workers and others.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in Windows based computer environment.
• Ability to work in professional manner.

Experience:

• Experience in behavioral health and/or substance abuse field is preferred.
• CAC I or higher is preferred.

SALARY:

• $ 20.00 to 28.87 /hour
• Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.
• Annual Bonuses based upon organizational and individual performance.

BENEFITS

• Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
• Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
• Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.

Loan Repayment:

Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

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

At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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