Elder Care Behavioral Health Counselor

Rocky Mountain Health Care; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug

Dental

Vision Care

Wellness Program

Telemedicine Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Life and Disability Insurance

403(b) Savings Plan

EAP

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Health Care provides assessments and individual/group counseling to RMHCS participants in Colorado Springs. Counselors evaluate mental health and cognitive function to develop appropriate treatment plans and support integrated care within an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires Colorado licensure (LPC or LCSW), at least one year with frail/elderly populations, and experience with DSM‑V/ICD‑10 codes. EHR experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Licensed professional counseling licensure in Colorado (LPC or LCSW).
• Minimum 1 year experience with frail/elderly population.
• Knowledge of DSM‑V/ICD‑10 codes required.
• Experience in non-restraint, person-centered care environment preferred.
• Experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, substance abuse, and trauma-informed counseling is highly desirable.
• Experience charting in an electronic health record system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial, behavioral, and neuropsych assessments and write professional reports.
• Develop treatment plans aligned with participant goals and levels of functioning.
• Participate in daily IDT meetings and share information to support integrated care.
• Assist care coordination between facilities and participants.
• Collect data on health services and outcomes for program goals and research.
• Coordinate training programs on behavioral health issues for staff and partners.
• Respond to crises and document progress notes timely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis response

DSM-5/ICD-10

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Communication

Education

LPC or LCSW in CO

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

CAC II certification

Job description

Rocky Mountain Health Care provides assessments and individual/group counseling to RMHCS participants in Colorado Springs. Counselors evaluate mental health and cognitive function to develop appropriate treatment plans and support integrated care within an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires Colorado licensure (LPC or LCSW), at least one year with frail/elderly populations, and experience with DSM‑V/ICD‑10 codes. EHR experience is highly valued.