Behavioral Health Provider

Salud; Fort Morgan (CO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Provider to join their team. This role involves delivering essential behavioral health services to a diverse range of patients, including children, adolescents, and families. As a Behavioral Health Provider, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and support for patients in their journey towards self-management and improved mental health. With a commitment to serving vulnerable populations, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a team-oriented environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical services at all Salud facilities

Dental discounts

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Continuing medical education reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology or related field required.
• 2 years post-licensure experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services to diverse patient populations.
• Conduct mental health screenings and provide psychotherapy.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish and English

Behavioral medicine knowledge

Evidence-based treatment methods

Collaboration with medical providers

Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minorities

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology

Equivalent degree in counseling or clinical social work

Job description

Company Description

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patients' lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Job Description

As a Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) at Salud, you will provide behavioral 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

Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• 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 (includes 2 Floating 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 is to 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 healthcare.
• 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.
• Follows 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 1/31/2025.

Additional Information:

Salud Family Health is 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.