Behavioral Health Provider Valley-Wide Health Systems

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking health organization as a Behavioral Health Associate. This role focuses on providing holistic care through clinical assessments, crisis intervention, and therapy in a team-based environment. You will work closely with patients of all ages, ensuring their mental health needs are met while adhering to best practices and maintaining patient confidentiality. With a commitment to service excellence and community relations, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact lives positively. If you are pursuing a relevant degree and are passionate about mental health, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Annual CME Allowance of $1,000

Career Development and Training

Free Health Insurance

Employer Paid Air Ambulance Coverage

Malpractice Insurance Coverage

Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a relevant graduate degree with at least 1 year completed.
• Must work towards a Colorado mental health license if unlicensed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Collaborate with care teams and document patient interactions.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Case Management

Advocacy

Bilingual Skills (English/Spanish)

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or clinical social work

Current license with the Colorado State Board

Tools

NextGen EMR system

Job description

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. (Valley-Wide) welcomes and is committed to all patients and populations within our large multi-county service area throughout southern Colorado. As a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide premier primary and preventive care you can trust at our 34 service sites strategically located throughout multiple rural counties.

We are looking for a Behavioral Health Associate to work at our Valley-Wide Canon City clinic in Canon City, CO. The Behavioral Health Associate will work as part of an integrative, primary healthcare network, using a Team-Based Care (TBC) approach to focus on holistic care for patients, across all ages with the goal to provide preventive, therapeutical and educational services. Fostering a culture of patient and family-centered care, service excellence and safety while enhancing patient, employee and community relations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical assessment, problem identification, need for medical necessity (DSM 5 criteria/justification), evidence based treatment modality, crisis intervention, individual/family/group therapy or other activities, case management, advocacy and outreach/prevention and interventions.
• Collaborates with the care team, following the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model, developing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans and interventions through consultation, brief assessment, and psychoeducation.
• Document patient interactions ensuring clinical charts within EMR system (NextGen) are kept up to date, including patient intake, treatment plans, and other relevant information.
• Adheres to HIPAA and patient confidentiality at all times.
• If unlicensed, shall work toward completion of Colorado mental health license within 3 years of initially holding position.

Benefits:

• Annual CME Allowance of $1,000.00 (Prorated Date of Hire)
• Career Development and training to include discounted tuition at partner educational establishments.
• Holidays – 8 days/year & 2 Floating.
• Free Health Insurance (Other healthcare coverage options available).
• MASA – Employer paid Air Ambulance Coverage.
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance and Short-term Disability Insurance.
• Malpractice Insurance - We cover through the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Education and Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or clinical social work must have completed a minimum 1 year of schooling.
• Candidates may hold a current license with the Colorado State Board as any of the following: Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D., PsyD), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) desirable but not required.
• Must be able to successfully complete drug testing and background screening.

Visit our website at https://valley-widehealth.org/careers/ for more information.

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.