Behavioral Health Provider (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Pueblo, Colorado, seeks a Behavioral Healthcare Provider to deliver personalized, team-based behavioral health care. The role involves conducting assessments, providing interventions, and collaborating with a dedicated team to support elderly participants. Candidates should have a Master's degree in behavioral health and relevant experience. The position offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in an integrated care setting.
• Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW, PsyD, PhD, LMFT, LPC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and provide clinical interventions.
• Complete mental health assessments and document in the EMR.
• Collaborate with IDT and external providers to support participants.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Conflict Management

Mediation

De-escalation

Crisis Mitigation

Education

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

Job description

Responsibilities

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, providing customized healthcare, social engagement, and exercise to help older adults stay independent and in their homes. Participants receive most of their healthcare and social support at an InnovAge center in their community, with a dedicated team of healthcare experts and personalized care plans.

Our Behavioral Healthcare Provider (BHP) plays a key role in developing and delivering personalized, team-based behavioral health care. Responsibilities include conducting initial assessments, providing clinical interventions, making referrals, and offering treatment recommendations. Physical presence at an InnovAge center is essential, along with the ability to travel to meet participants outside of the center as needed.

You will

• Navigate ambiguous situations confidently
• Multitask, remain flexible, and adapt to changing environments
• Interpersonally adapt to meet clinical needs of participants and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), leveraging personal strengths
• Utilize knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Be receptive to feedback and reflect productively

Clinical Care – 70%

• Complete mental health assessments and document in the EMR, including diagnosis, recommendations, care planning, and regulatory requirements
• Provide solution-focused interventions (monitoring, therapeutic, or crisis) to participants and caregivers
• Consult with team members regarding clinical findings, interventions, and case conferences
• Collaborate with IDT and external providers to support participants at risk of inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, including referrals and coordination
• Monitor response to psychotropic medications and coordinate with psychiatric consultants for continuity of care

Administration – 30%

• Educate the IDT on managing and resolving behavioral complexities or placements
• Liaise with external psychiatric providers to ensure proper referrals, follow-up, and care continuity
• Participate in IDT meetings, conferences, committees, and events as requested

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavioral health, social work, or psychology
• At least 1 year of experience in an integrated care setting
• Licensed Mental Health Professional, such as:
  • Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Psychologist (PsyD or PhD)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with geropsychiatric populations
• Training or experience with group and family interventions
• Skills in conflict management, mediation, de-escalation, and crisis mitigation
• Knowledge of chronic disease management and psychosocial implications
• Bilingual abilities
• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or experience in integrated primary care
• Licensure or certification in substance use treatment

Benefits

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, offering an alternative to nursing homes through PACE, which provides personalized healthcare and social support at our Adult Day Health Centers. Our team members are vital to creating meaningful impacts on participants' lives. We foster a respectful, passionate, and diverse workplace, committed to equal opportunity and inclusion.

Our benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays.

Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Posted Salary Range

$77,400 - $96,800