Behavioral Health Clinician (full-time)

Family Health West; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) with match

Medical plans

Telemedicine

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Family Health West is seeking a behavioral health clinician to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with behavioral health concerns in an outpatient setting. The role involves coordination with medical teams, delivery of individual, group, and family therapies, and potential telehealth support for remote clients.

Qualified candidates hold a master's degree in a behavioral health field and are eligible or licensed in Colorado (LPC, LCSW, LMFT).

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in Behavioral Health (e.g., social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology).
• License eligible or currently licensed in Colorado as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and crisis assessments to evaluate mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs.
• Collaborate with counselors, case managers, and medical providers to coordinate client care.
• Develop and implement individualized, culturally informed treatment plans based on holistic assessments.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation including assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans.

Skills

LPC/LCSW/LMFT eligibility

Education

Masters degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

FHW Employee Health
Fruita, CO 81521, USA

Description

The behavioral health clinician (BHC) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals
with behavioral health issues by providing therapeutic services. The setting will primarily be
outpatient in both our primary care and behavioral health departments with some potential for
offering support on the inpatient service at Family Health West Hospital. The BHC will work in
coordination with medical providers, other behavioral health providers, and other care team members
to support clients of all ages with behavioral health issues. Services will primarily be office-based with
some potential for telehealth services to serve clients at remote locations. Key responsibilities include
developing treatment plans, providing individual, group, and relational therapy, conducting crisis
assessment and intervention, and documenting client progress. Collaboration with other healthcare
professionals, family members, and community agencies to provide comprehensive care for clients is
essential.
The best candidates for this position are grounded in an evidence-based therapeutic model, flexible
with regards to treatment planning to meet client needs, and open to collaboration and
communication with other professionals involved in clients’ care. We are particularly interested in
candidates who have experience working with children and adolescents and/or older adults.

EDUCATION (must be required for position), LICENSE, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE:

1. Education : H as completed m aster’s d egree or higher i n b ehavioral h ealth field (i.e. social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psy chology )

2. Licenses: License eligible or currently licensed in the state of Colorado as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT , in good standing

3. Certifications: No professional certification required

4. Experience: Experience with children and adolescents or older adults preferred

REQUIRED SCREENINGS:

1. Drug Screen

2. Physical Assessment

3. Tuberculosis screen

4. Background check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)

5. Driver Record screen (positions requiring on-the-job driving)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: *

• Conduct intake and crisis assessments to evaluate a client's mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs.
• Collaborate with counselors, case managers, community agencies, medical providers, school staff, and other treatment team members to coordinate client care.
• Develop and implement individualized and culturally informed treatment plans based on holistic assessments.
• Measure clients’ progress towards therapeutic goals and adjust intervention strategies as needed.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based and culturally informed strategies.
• Offer immediate support and intervention for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.
• Coordinate services for clients, connect them with community resources, and provide ongoing therapeutic support.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and billing codes.
• Return calls and messages promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinically necessary).
• Teach clients and their families about behavioral health conditions and recovery strategies.
• Adhere to relevant laws, policies, and ethical standards related to behavioral health services.
• Provide education and consultation on behavioral health topics to other departments at FHW as requested.
• Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.) as required.
• Participate in m eetings , quality improvement activities, and committees as requested.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

GENERAL DUTIES:

1. Requires confidentiality regarding patient information / records.

2. Requires confidentiality regarding employee information.

3 . Requires confidentiality regarding business processes.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

1. Be responsible for my own attitude.

2. Be open to constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement; accept constructive feedback in a positive manner.

3. Be generous with my skills and abilities by educating others on new ideas and/or techniques; offer constructive input to support the work area appropriately and respectfully.

4. Take responsibility to attend or obtain information provided at in-services, seminars and staff meetings.

5. Demonstrate, through my actions and speech, that I represent the entire organization. I will take action to ensure that a need is met; emulate the mission and vision statements.

6. Acknowledge and greet everyone; look approachable, with open body posture, eye contact and a smile; communicate appropriately using good interpersonal skills.

7. Dress professionally and appropriately for my work environment.

8. Know and follow policies and procedures for both organization and department safety issues.

9. Communicate delays in services and take service recovery steps as needed.

Wage starts at $34.00 per hour and goes up with experience

Immunizations required for employment; including flu vaccine

FHW offers a full benefits package including:

• FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
• FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK
• Medical Plan Options:
• I. PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
• II. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.
• III. Telemedicine includes in both plan options.
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
• Critical Illness and Accident Plans
• Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings
• A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection,

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better in Behavioral Health.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

License - LMFT

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