Behavioral Health Provider

Saludclinic; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO Plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

5% company contribution to retirement

403b retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & AD&D

Disability insurance

Job summary

Salud Family Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Provider to deliver mental health services to diverse patients in a team-based care setting in Colorado. The role involves assessment, psychoeducation, and psychotherapy within a coordinated care model.

We offer a starting annual salary of $67,100 to $85,100, a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, retirement plans, and employer-paid insurance. Colorado licensure within 3 years is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, clinical social work, or equivalent.
• Prefer 2 years post-licensure treating patients with psychosocial issues.
• Must be licensed by the State of Colorado within 3 years from the date of hire.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine the appropriate level of treatment in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
• Provide psychotherapy to individuals.
• Collaborate with Medical and Behavioral Health teams to coordinate care.
• Follow procedures for the electronic health records system.
• Manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases.

Skills

Spanish & English fluency

Education

MS/PhD in psychology

Job description

• Compensation: USD 67100 - USD 85100 - yearly

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 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 - $67,100 to $85,100

What we offer:

• Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)
  • Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits
  • $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
  • Low deductibles and co-insurance
  • Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
  • Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
• Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
• Vision
• Up to 21 paid vacation days per year
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes2Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
• Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.
• 403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings.
• 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
• Financial and time-off reimbursement for continuing medical education
• Student loan repayment potential- HPSA score 24

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 10/31/26

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.