Behavioral Health Specialist-Full Time (LCSW or LPC)

Memorial Regional Health; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Regional Health in Craig, Colorado is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW or LPC) for a full-time, on-site role. The position supports physicians and care teams in addressing psychosocial factors impacting patient health and collaborates on care plans.

A Colorado LCSW or LPC license and current BLS certification are required, with background checks and drug screening part of employment. The role includes documenting patient information per MRH guidelines, providing counseling

Qualifications

• Colorado LCSW or LPC license required.
• Current BLS certification (or obtain within 90 days).
• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Background check and drug screen as part of employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician and care team in understanding psychosocial factors affecting patient health.
• Documents in MRH guidelines in a timely manner.
• Participates in patient care planning and uses community resources for patients and families.
• Provides therapy, counseling, intervention, and education appropriate to patient age (4+ years) and culturally/linguistically appropriate.

Education

Colorado Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW)

Licensed Professional Counselor License (LPC)

BLS Certification

Job description

Behavioral Health Specialist-Full Time (LCSW or LPC)

• Posted on November 3, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

750 Hospital Loop
Craig, CO 81625, USA

• On-site
• SUPPORT SERVICES
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: BHVRL002941

Description

Pay Range for this position is $40.00-$55.00 DOE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Assists the physician and other care team members in understanding the significant psychosocial factors related to patient health problems.
• Provides services and conducts self in a manner consistent with the profession's Code of Ethics.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner following MRH guidelines for provider staff.
• Participates in development of patient plan of care.
• Assists patient and family in using appropriate community resources.
• Assesses and provides therapy, counseling, intervention, and/or education to patient in a manner appropriate to patient circumstance in a culturally, linguistically, and age appropriate manner as indicated by mental health assessment and client treatment goals.
• Provides training for providers and staff on behavioral health topics as needed.
• Ability to collaboratively communicate with referring physicians.
• Positive and supportive towards team members, staff members, clinic, and hospital.
• Strives to ensure continual compliance with Departmental and Organization Policies and Procedures and State/Federal Regulations.
• Records, compiles, and prepares reports and summaries.
• Can identify & access system to report abuse to employee and/or patients.
• Attends required medical in-service training as needed.
• Ability to provide services for patients ages four (4) and older
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates 100% commitment to performance in accordance with the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to MRH attire/dress code per policies and procedures.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain a steady level of productivity; self-motivated; and manages activity and time.
• Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; and attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes-if excused from attendance.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
• Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Strives to uphold regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state, and federal regulations and policies.
• Follows policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and risk management to ensure a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions with a valid driver's license).
• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete employee health requirements.

Required Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Unencumbered Colorado Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) or Unencumbered Licensed Professional
• Counselor License (LPC), required.
• Current BLS certification (or must be obtained within 90 days).

Experience:

• Up to one (1) year experience with patients in a clinic setting, preferred.

Experience

Required

Unencumbered Colorado Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) or Unencumbered Licensed Professional Counselor License (LPC)

Preferred

Up to one year experience with patients in a clinic setting

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BLS

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