Integrated Behavioral Health Provider

Grand River Health Main Campus; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 112,123,000 - 160,205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payroll deductions for hot springs

Gym discounts

Ski passes

Pet insurance

Outdoor recreation access

Job summary

Grand River Health, based in Rifle, Colorado, is seeking an Integrated Behavioral Health Therapist to collaborate with the Primary Care team, delivering brief behavioral health support and short-term counseling in a primary care setting.

You will assess needs, support goal setting, and coordinate with providers and community resources, while responding to crises and documenting care per standards.

Qualifications

• 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 obtain licensure within 2 years.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification within 3 months of start and maintained during GRHD employment.
• 2+ years of experience in integrated care or clinical settings with brief behavioral health interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief, targeted behavioral health interventions and short-term counseling.
• Assess behavioral health needs and readiness for change; help set achievable goals.
• Support patients and families facing grief, caregiver stress, or chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with the care team to coordinate treatment and connect with community resources.
• Respond to crisis situations and maintain documentation per standards.
• Perform a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Crisis intervention

Integrated care experience

Education

Master's degree in a recognized mental health profession

Colorado professional license in good standing

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.