Behavioral Health Counselor

UCHealth•Fort Collins, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides triage, assessment, and treatment to patients and families, and assists with disposition planning and the provision of education and resources. The role includes counseling and therapy for assigned patients in individual and group settings, according to program-specific regulatory requirements. The counselor works with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and applies critical thinking and decisive judgment. This is an onsite, PRN position at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado, working day shifts. The schedule is 0.00 hours per pay period (two weeks). The listed pay range is $31.61–$47.41 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. UCHealth describes a career ladder through which employees can grow their skills, responsibilities, and pay. UCHealth offers a total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-based compensation, health and well-being resources, time away from work, employer-provided insurance coverage, retirement and savings plans, and education and career development programs. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

Master's degree.
State licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPC-C), Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate (MFT-C), Social Work Candidate (SWC), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
Within the scope of the job, ability to use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of relevant experience.
BLS and Advanced CPI within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Implement counseling or therapy for assigned patients in individual and group settings, as required by program-specific regulations.
Interview and assess patients and/or their families, caregivers, or legal representatives.
Determine, provide, and/or arrange needed internal and external services and interventions.
Participate in or arrange case reviews and care conferences to evaluate progress.
Assist with discharge planning and processes, including identifying community-based resources and providing referrals.
Use appropriate teaching methods and/or referrals to meet patient and family education needs.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
Annual market reviews and base pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.