Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) for Crisis Services

University of Colorado; South Dakota; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(a) retirement

Paid time off

Vacation 22 days per year

Sick leave 15 days per year

Holidays 10 days per year

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Psychiatry in Aurora, CO invites applications for a Faculty Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) to join CHCO PMHI crisis services. This full-time role focuses on direct clinical care, treatment planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced crisis setting.

Responsibilities include supervision of trainees, engaging in quality improvement, and maintaining compliant medical records, while

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: open rank position with consideration for Instructor or Senior Instructor based on experience and credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to patients and families in PMHI crisis services across ED, ambulatory, and crisis stabilization areas.
• Engage in treatment monitoring, collaborate with other providers, and plan dispositions.
• Maintain timely communication with team, supervisor, and leadership.
• Attend team meetings and in-services.
• Enter notes and charge captures in medical records compliant with state and federal standards.
• Supervise, teach, and mentor mental health trainees.
• Engage in quality improvement projects.
• Serve on committees or workgroups.

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department of Psychiatry

Job Title: Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) for Crisis Services

Position #00849501 - Requisition #40279

Job Summary

The Department of Psychiatry (DOP) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU), the Division of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (DCAMH), and the Pediatric Mental Health Institute (PMHI) of Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) has an opening for a full-time Faculty Behavioral Health Clinician within the CHCO PMHI with primary responsibilities in Crisis Services.

The CU DCAMH, PMHI, and CHCO are combining to transform children's mental health care in Colorado, building a coordinated system, grounded in collaboration and partnership, that provides all children high-quality, evidence-based, youth- and family-centered care through an ambitious and comprehensive strategic plan. As part of this transformative work, we are creating an evidence-based, comprehensive crisis care model to ensure patients and families receive timely, effective care during a mental health crisis. We are looking for a behavioral health clinician to join our efforts in becoming a national leader in pediatric crisis services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to patients and families seen in PMHI crisis services, which may span emergency room, ambulatory, and crisis stabilization clinical areas
• Engage in ongoing treatment monitoring, collaboration with other providers involved in a patient's care, and disposition planning
• Maintain timely communication with team members, supervisor, and leadership
• Attend team meetings and educational in-services
• Enter appropriate notes and charge captures that comply with state and federal standards in the medical record for all patients seen
• Supervise, teach, and mentor mental health trainees
• Engage in quality improvement projects
• Serve on committees, task forces, and/or workgroups

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu .

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor or Senior Instructor, based on experience and qualifications as indicated below: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research