Behavioral Health Advocate Medical Oncology

Valley View•Glenwood Springs, CO

9d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Living in the Roaring Fork Valley can lead to a lifetime of adventures! We're looking for a Behavioral Health Advocate to join our Medical Oncology team! Eligible for Employee Referral Bonuses…refer a friend and earn $$$ As the Behavioral Health Advocate, you will provide care coordination services to patients who are most at risk for health deterioration, Social Determinates of Health, sentinel events and/or poor outcomes. Assist the Medical Oncology team and the Behavioral Health Provider in maintaining a central role in the coordination and management of care of vulnerable patients and that patients receive comprehensive care across multiple health settings and providers; to ensure continuity and coordination of care across transitions of care for all patients, with special attention to patients with complex medical, behavioral and social needs.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's Degree in related field is preferred. Significant experience in the behavioral health and/or substance abuse field will be considered, in place of a degree.
Current BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 3 months of hire.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to understand and present verbal instructions and to exchange verbal information.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with patients/families, co-workers and others.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.
Ability to work in Windows based computer environment.
Ability to work in professional manner.
1 year of medical or behavioral health experience, required.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas
CAC I or higher preferred or willing to obtain.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Substance Abuse issues.

Responsibilities

Under direction from the Behavioral Health Supervisor and Women’s Health Director, provide care coordination services to patients who are most at risk for health deterioration, Social Determinates of Health, sentinel events and/or poor outcomes.
Assist the Medical Oncology team and the Behavioral Health Provider in maintaining a central role in the coordination and management of care of vulnerable patients and that patients receive comprehensive care across multiple health settings and providers; to ensure continuity and coordination of care across transitions of care for all patients, with special attention to patients with complex medical, behavioral and social needs.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
Tuition Assistance Available
Retirement Plan 401(a)
Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!