Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician ED

AdventHealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off from day one

403(b) retirement plan

Parental leave - 4 weeks

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health resources and support

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Denver seeks a licensed behavioral health professional to serve as a primary liaison among clients, families, managed care, and clinical staff. You will assess risk, coordinate referrals, and provide education and therapy to patients and communities in an emergency and medical setting.

The role requires a Master's degree and licensure (LMFT/PSYCH/LCSW/LPC/CNS) with at least 3+ years of direct clinical experience in inpatient, outpatient, ED, or residential settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant mental health field.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary communication liaison among clients, family, managed care, and behavioral health staff.
• Assists in implementing referral recommendations to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Provides therapeutic and educational services to patients, families, staff, and community.
• Assess suicide, violence, and elopement potential appropriately.
• Facilitates milieu management in ED and medical units and responds to risks.
• Participates in higher-level interventions and ensures timely assessments and referrals.
• Develops safe disposition recommendations for medical personnel and clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Evening shift position.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer relations

Grammar and spelling

Read comprehension

Follow instructions

Typing

Computer literacy

DSM criteria knowledge

Clinical ethics

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Part time

Night (United States of America)

Address:

960 E Harvard Ave

City:

Denver

State:

Colorado

Postal Code:

80210

Job Description:

Posting End Date: 11/17/2026

• Serves as primary communication liaison between clients, family members, managed care representatives, and behavioral healthcare personnel.
• Assures the continuity of patient care upon completion of the assessment by assisting in the implementation of the referral recommendation.
• Provides therapeutic and educational services to patients, family, staff, and community.
• Appropriately assesses suicide, violence, and elopement potential.
• Facilitates appropriate milieu management within the emergency departments and medical units.
• Responds to potentially dangerous situations with low-level interventions to avoid harm to patients and staff.
• Participates in higher-level interventions, including take-downs when necessary. Provides quality and timely assessment and referral services, incorporating diagnostic skills and state-specific regulations.
• Develops and offers safe and clinically appropriate disposition recommendations to medical personnel and clients.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This is an evening shift position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Organizational [Required]
• Verbal Interpersonal [Required]
• Customer Relations [Required]
• Grammar/Spelling [Required]
• Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]
• Follow verbal instructions [Required]
• Keyboarding (manual) [Required]
• Computer (visual) [Required]
• Competence with DSM diagnostic criteria and treatment planning [Required]
• Demonstrates clinical and ethical professionalism, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills [Required]

Education:

• Master's [Required]

Work Experience:

• 3+ in direct behavioral clinical work at an inpatient, outpatient, emergency or residential treatment facility or setting [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) [Required] OR
• Licensed Psychologist (PSYCH) [Required] OR
• Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) [Required] OR
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) [Required] OR
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$30.11 - $56.01

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.