Pediatric Behavioral Health Provider: School-Based & Integrated Care

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 53,168 - 74,767; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Retirement Plan with employer contribution

Paid Time Off

Tuition Benefit

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time Pediatric Behavioral Health Provider for Sheridan Health Services in Denver, CO. This position focuses on providing integrated care to adolescent and pediatric populations, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and offering behavioral health therapy and screening in a clinic-based environment.

A Master’s degree in social work or counseling is required, along with relevant licenses. The position offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Colorado licenses by hire date.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy.
• Ability to document in Electronic Health Records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient behavioral health treatment.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary teams.
• Complete required clinical documentation.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Behavioral health services in primary care

Experience with trauma-informed care

Crisis management

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz MedicalCampus

Department: College of Nursing

Job Title: Pediatric/Adolescent Behavioral HealthProvider / Instructor / Senior Instructor (Open Rank) in theNon-Tenure Clinical Practice Track

Position location: Sheridan Health Services

3525 W. Oxford Ave | Unit G1 Denver, CO80236

Position #: 00683125 – Requisition#:38396

Job Summary:

Job Summary:

The College of Nursing has an opening for full-time PediatricBehavioral Health Provider position within its federally qualifiedcommunity health center, Sheridan Health Services (SHS), located insouthwest Denver, CO (zip code: 80236).

Nature of Work:

The University of Colorado, College of Nursing, is seeking anPediatric Behavioral Health Provider for a full-time (1.0 FTE),benefits-eligible position within its federally qualified communityhealth center, Sheridan Health Services (SHS), in Denver, CO. Thisposition is focused on Adolescent and Pediatric populations, willbe a part of our pediatric integrated care/school-based healthcenter, and will collaborate with the pediatric team to provideboth integrated care services in clinic and provide support toSheridan School District for school-based therapy services duringthe school year. This position is clinic-based as a mental healthprovider and includes an Instructor or Senior Instructor (openrank) level, non-tenure clinical practice track appointment withinthe College of Nursing.

Clinic Description:

Sheridan Health Services is a multi-site, nurse-managed federallyqualified community health center, funded through the HealthResources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Healthcare;and is a collaborative effort between the College of Nursing andthe Sheridan School District. There are two convenient locations toserve community health needs primarily for residents of Arapahoe,Denver and Jefferson counties. A Youth Health Clinic is located inthe Sheridan School District Administration building. The FamilyHealth Clinic is located in southwest Denver on the Fort Logancampus and provides services to adults and children, 65% of whomidentify at Latinx, and 42% of whom are best served in anotherlanguage, with Spanish being the predominant second language.Services offered include primary care across the lifespan; prenataland postpartum, gynecology, dentistry, pharmacy, behavioral health,and outpatient substance use treatment. Sheridan Health Services isa Patient-Centered Medical Home, and as such we uphold a model ofcare that places the patient at the center, incorporating thevalues and beliefs of the patient in all decision-making. We extendthe reach of the clinic through public health outreach wherenursing students provide community outreach, health education, andhome visitation services. https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/patient-care/sheridan-health-services

Supervision Received:

Direct supervision will be provided by the Behavioral HealthProgram Director.

Supervision Exercised:

Opportunities to provide supervision to Master's levelcounseling/social work students available. Opportunities to provideclinical supervision of unlicensed Behavioral Health Providers asavailable.

Examples of Work Performed:

· Provide brief behavioral health therapy and screenings in anintegrated medical setting for parents, adolescents, and/orchildren.

· Provide general outpatient behavioral health treatment viaindividual, group and family therapy, care coordination, crisismanagement, skill building, and psychoeducation to parents,children and/or adolescents.

· Contribute as a member of multidisciplinary teams (comprised ofmedical, psychiatry, dental, pharmacy, patient navigation, healtheducation, and other BHPs) in delivering behavioral health servicesto patients

· Provide care coordination with providers of service including butnot limited to primary care providers, school personnel, familymembers, and other mental health and community partners.

· Evaluate crisis situations and take appropriate action to ensureclient safety and the safety of all clinic users.

· Participate in scheduled behavioral health team meetings,interdisciplinary work groups, monthly staff meetings, and otherrequired meetings.

· Complete all required clinical and administrative documentationto accepted standards of practice, accurately, legibly, and byestablished timelines on electronic health record system and paperas needed.

· Utilize evidence-based practices and provide all treatment withinappropriate scope.

· Complete and follow through with financial and clinicalinformation necessary to ensure reimbursement for providedservices.

· Completes necessary documentation according to establisheddocumentation timelines and in adherence with payor source(s)standards and clinic policy

· Expected to demonstrate high quality customer service focus, goodcommunication and professionalism with clinic users, co-workers andrepresentatives from outside agencies and to enhance communityrelationships.

· Perform other duties as determined by the Behavioral HealthClinical Lead, Behavioral Health Director or ExecutiveDirector.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located inDenver, CO.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your grosspay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on allCU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/about/careers/benefits

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Instructor (Unlicensed):

· Master's degree in social work, counseling or closely relatedfield.

· Completion of one year of post-degree work experience inbehavioral health:

o Can be working toward CO clinical licenses during applicationprocess and registered with DORA-Department of RegulatoryAgencies.

Instructor (Licensed):

· Master's degree in social work, counseling or closely relatedfield.

· Current licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LicensedMarriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, orsimilar.

o Current licensure in good standing (any state). Could be workingtoward CO clinical licenses during application process andregistered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must haveCO licensures by date of hire.

Senior Instructor:

· Master's degree in social work, counseling or closely relatedfield.

· Current licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LicensedMarriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, orsimilar.

o Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during applicationprocess and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies.Must have CO licensures by date of hire.

· Demonstrated leadership in area of practice.

· Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleaguesand students in practice activities.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time ofhire.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience utilizing bilingual (Spanish/English) skills at aconversational level in a clinical setting

· Experience providing behavioral health services in a primary caresetting, using brief treatment modalities with an emphasis on timeeffective, recovery oriented, evidenced-based treatment.

· Experience with co-occurring mental health and substance usedisorders, SUD subspecialty certification, and/or CertifiedAddiction Technician/Specialist certification.

· Experience working with population-based outcomes.

· Experience with prevention and early intervention approachesutilizing trauma informed care.

· Experience with school-based therapy services.

· Experience with maternal/child mental health.

Conditions of Employment:

· Must be willing and able to obtain Colorado licenses by date ofhire.

· Must be willing and able to obtain valid NPI number by date ofhire.

· Must be willing and able to complete CAQH by date of hire.

· Must be willing and able to obtain current BLS/CPR certificationwithin one month of hire.

· Must be willing and able to actively participate in health plancontracts.

· Must be willing and able to remain credentialed by the healthplans and ensure credentialing materials are current.

· Must be willing to learn and adapt to telehealth services asneeded.

· Must be willing and able to ensure strict compliance withuniversity and professional policies/procedures.

· Must be willing and able to work in a normal patient careenvironment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectiousdiseases.

Competencies :

· Ability to use computer and clinic software, and to document inthe Electronic Health Record (EHR) with thoroughness andaccuracy.

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diversepopulation of staff, faculty, community members, and clients.

· Expertise in clinical assessment and therapeutic interventionswith children and youth, families, and groups.

· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of primarycare-behavioral health integrated programs, including fundamentalelements of co-located and/or fully integrated services.

· Ability to effectively utilize computer and electronic medicalrecord.

· Ability to maintain standard caseload of patients

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the followingdocument(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as theyrelate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position(only use if a cover letter is necessary)

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address,phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and emailaddress

Questions should be directed to: College of Nursing Human Resourcesat [e-mail]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, butpreference will be given to complete applications received byDecember 16^th, 2025. Those who do not apply by this datemay or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for thisposition has been established as:

§ Instructor (Unlicensed): $53,168 annually

§ Instructor (Licensed): $66,460 – $74,767 annually

§ Senior Instructor: $67,125 – $75,515 annually

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents theUniversity's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting. This position may beeligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employerand complies with all applicable federal, state, and local lawsgoverning non-discrimination in employment. We are committed tocreating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respectand dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply , including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated toensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conductbackground investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will berequired to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .