Integrated Behavioral Health Provider

Grand River Health; Rifle (CO); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO from day one

Retirement plan with match

Wellness & recreation perks

Job summary

Grand River Health in Rifle, CO is seeking an Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist to join a collaborative Primary Care team and provide brief behavioral health support within the primary care setting. You will help patients of all ages address concerns, strengthen coping skills, and improve self-management.

You will collaborate with providers and care team, respond to crises, and document in line with professional standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a recognized mental health profession with Colorado license in good standing.
• LCSW or LPC preferred; licensure must be obtained within 2 years.
• 2+ years of integrated care or clinical setting experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification within 3 months of initial employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief, targeted behavioral health interventions and short-term counseling using evidence-based approaches.
• Assess behavioral health needs, readiness for change, barriers to care, and treatment adherence while helping patients establish achievable goals.
• Support patients and families experiencing concerns such as grief, caregiver stress, substance use, new medical diagnoses, and other behavioral health conditions.
• Collaborate with providers, RN Case Managers, and the care team to coordinate treatment and resources.
• Respond to crisis situations and maintain timely, accurate documentation per standards.
• Perform a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Integrated care experience

Brief behavioral health interventions

Spanish bilingual

Education

Master’s degree in a recognized mental health profession

Job description

Integrated Behavioral Health Provider
FT Grand River Health | Rifle, CO

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Do

The Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist (IBHT) works collaboratively with the Primary Care team to provide brief behavioral health support and short-term counseling within the primary care setting. This role helps patients of all ages address behavioral health concerns, strengthen coping skills, and improve self-management.

• Provide brief, targeted behavioral health interventions and short-term counseling using evidence-based approaches.
• Assess behavioral health needs, readiness for change, barriers to care, and treatment adherence while helping patients establish achievable goals.
• Support patients and families experiencing concerns such as grief, caregiver stress, substance use, new medical diagnoses, and other behavioral health conditions.
• Collaborate with providers, RN Case Managers, and the care team to coordinate treatment, identify patients needing additional services, and connect them with appropriate community resources.
• Respond to crisis situations appropriately and maintain timely, accurate documentation in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Perform a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a compassionate behavioral health professional who enjoys working as part of a collaborative Primary Care team and meeting patients where they are.

• Master’s degree in a recognized mental health profession with a current Colorado professional license in good standing. LCSW or LPC preferred. Candidates actively working toward licensure must be able to obtain licensure within 2 years.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification within 3 months of initial employment and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
• 2+ years of experience in an integrated care or clinical setting preferred, with experience providing brief behavioral health interventions, particularly for patients managing chronic conditions.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals from varied cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds. Experience working with immigrant and refugee populations preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred.

What We Offer:

• Pay Range:$39.13 -$55.91/hour (based on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more.
• Perks:Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Why Join Grand River Health?

As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.