Behavioral Health Provider/ Behavioral Health Associate

Valley-Wide Health • La Junta, CO

300d • $22 - $32

About The Position

As a Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) at Valley-Wide Health Systems, you will play a vital role in supporting the mental and emotional well-being of patients, including children, adolescents, and adults, through integrated, team-based care. This position embodies the mission of our FQHC, delivering biopsychosocial care to improve the health and well-being of individuals and families in our community.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or clinical social work with a minimum of 1 year of schooling completed.
• Candidates may hold a current license with the Colorado State Board as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D., PsyD), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Must be able to successfully complete drug testing and background screening.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in activities/workflows to identify 'at risk' patients that consider individual patient needs in order to prevent worsening of their condition.
• Evaluate crisis and apply appropriate interventions.
• Provide diagnostic mental health assessments and screenings utilizing standardized instruments.
• Work with providers, patients, and their families to formulate biopsychosocial treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based interventions, and/or psychotherapy, for clients who need Behavioral/Mental Health services.
• Initiates follow-up to monitor client progress and communicates with treatment team.
• Accurate and timely documentation in patients' chart, utilizing approved EHR workflow.
• Consultation with treatment team to enhance understanding of the patient and assist in the implementation and monitoring of treatment plans.
• Assist the treatment team during integrated visits.
• Develops, as appropriate, relapse prevention plans and helps patients maintain stable functioning.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners in support of the individual/family's growth and development.
• Connect patients to Enabling Services who assist with Social Determinants of Health.

Benefits

• Annual CME Allowance of $1,000.00 (Prorated Date of Hire)
• Career Development and training to include discounted tuition at partner educational establishments
• Paid Leave
• Vacation - 15 days accrued/year
• Sick - 12 days accrued/year
• Holidays - 8 days/year & 2 Floating
• Free Health Insurance (Other healthcare coverage options available)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Arrangement, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Plan
• MASA - Employer paid Air Ambulance Coverage
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Malpractice Insurance- We cover through the Federal Tort Claims Act

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees