Behavioral Health Positions- Clinician II, & III

San Luis Valley Health•Alamosa, CO

7d•$25 - $40•Hybrid

About The Position

San Luis Valley Health in Alamosa, Colorado is seeking a highly motivated full-time and part-time Behavioral Health Clinician II, & Clinician III's to provide behavioral health therapy services. The providers will work closely with medical team to support patient outcomes, through screening, brief intervention, and counseling services. Successful candidates will have a strong desire to work with a medical team, provide consultation and expertise on behavioral interventions, and enjoy a fast-paced setting, implementing cutting-edge interventions. Positions offers continuing education and competitive salary and benefits.

Requirements

Master's degree in counseling or social work
Colorado license in process or obtained after hire
Training in brief interventions and crisis interventions
Current BLS
Must be licensed in the State of Colorado.
Master's degree.
Must be credentialed or eligible to participate in State and Federal healthcare programs and private insurances.
Must have current CPR certification.
Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols and in the delivery of behavioral health care.
Knowledge of how to assess patient health.
Knowledge of health promotion principles, techniques and patient learning measurements.

Nice To Haves

2 years' experience post-licensure preferred.
Experience working within medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with a multidisciplinary team in multiple locations but primarily in the rural health clinics to address psychological and social needs of patients.
Basic screenings of patients, including review of barriers to health self- management, depression, stress, and substance abuse.
Conduct screenings, brief interventions, and referrals to treatment regarding ongoing substance use, crisis intervention, or behaviors that are in need of further care.
Provide crisis intervention services to patients in need and coordinate emergency response.
Provides brief, traditional therapy services for patients as identified through screening and/or provider referral.
Provide direct therapeutic care.
Completes evaluations with variety of diagnostic tools, following best practices
Monitors effective therapy.
Provide base case management support regarding health and mental health needs.
Provides acute and chronic care according to behavioral health principles and practices.

Benefits

Continuing education
Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
Enjoy 19 days of Paid Time Off in your first year and a generous Sick Leave program, with accruals starting on your first day!
Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
Variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
Free on-site 24-hour employee health center
Discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
Education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
Multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
Employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.