Behavioral Health Provider (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)

InnovAge; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

InnovAge is seeking a Behavioral Healthcare Provider to deliver personalized mental health care within the PACE program. The role combines clinical assessments, therapy interventions, and care planning to support older adults in community centers.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in behavioral health or related field and be licensed. On-site work and travel to participant locations are required, with a competitive benefits package provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Master’s degree in behavioral health, social work, or psychology.

Responsibilities

• Complete mental health assessments and document in the EMR with diagnoses and care planning.
• Provide solution-focused, monitoring, therapeutic, or crisis interventions.
• Consult with team members on clinical findings and care plans.
• Coordinate with IDT/external providers to support participants at risk for inpatient psychiatric care.
• Monitor response to psychotropic medications with psychiatric consultant.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Dialectal Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

IDT collaboration

CPR certification

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health, social work, or psychology

Tools

EMR

Job description

Monday through Friday position with no on-call or weekend hours required.

InnovAge PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is an alternative to nursing facilities. It provides customized healthcare, social engagement, and exercise to older adults to help them stay independentand in their homes. PACE participants receive most of their healthcare and social support at an InnovAge center in their community. Each person in the program has a team of healthcare experts and a personal care plan that is focused on providing a personalized experience.

OurBehavioral Healthcare Provider (BHP)is an integral part of developing and delivering a personal care plan ensuring high quality, clinically appropriate, team-based behavioral health care. Provides initial assessments, clinical intervention, referrals for participants and families, and treatment recommendations. Physical attendance at an InnovAge center is essential to performing the job duties with the ability to travel to meet participants outside of center as needed.

You will

• Confidently navigate ambiguous situations
• Multitask, be flexible, and comfortable in transforming environment
• Adapt interpersonally to meet participant and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) clinical needs in real time with insight into personal strengths
• Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Be open to feedback and able to reflect productively

Clinical Care– 70%

• Completes mental health assessments and document in the EMR (diagnosis, recommendations, team-based care planning, and other regulatory requirements)
• Provides solution-focused (monitoring, therapeutic, or crisis) intervention to participant and/or caregiver(s)
• Consults with team members regarding clinical findings, provide interventions, and case conferencing
• Collaborates with IDT/external providers/caregivers to support participants at risk for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization (e.g., referral and coordination with outside resources to promote stabilization)
• Monitors response to psychotropic medications and coordinate with psychiatric consultant to ensure continuity of care

Administration – 30%

• Educates IDT to manage and resolve behavioral complexities or placements
• Liaisons with external psychiatric providers to ensure appropriate referrals, continuity of care, monitoring/follow up and report back to IDT
• Participates in IDT meetings, conferences, committees, and events as requested

REQUIRED

• Minimum of Master’s degree in behavioral health, social work, or psychology
• 1+ year working in an integrated care setting
• Licensed Mental Health Professional
  • Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or
  • Licensed Psychologist (PsyD or PhD) or
  • Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) or
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain CPR certification in first 30 days of employment

PREFERRED

• Knowledge working with geropsychiatric populations
• Training or experience with group and family interventions
• Experience with conflict management, mediation, de-escalation, and crisis mitigation
• Knowledge of the chronic disease management and its psycho-social implications
• Bi-lingual
• A doctoral degree in clinical psychology or integrated primary care experience
• Licensure or certification in substance use treatment

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.

InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Applicants are considered until the position is filled.

$77,400 - $96,800

Compensation Disclaimer

The pay may vary depending on job related factors, such as work location, experience, knowledge, skills, education, certifications, training and internal equity. InnovAge offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, ADD, flexible spending account, paid time off and company paid holidays.

Attention Florida Applicants

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