Behavioral Health Provider

Salud Family Health•Trinidad, CO

About The Position

Salud is a team-based Medical Home that coordinates medical, dental, behavioral health, and clinical pharmacy services. It serves individuals regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, with a focus on people who might otherwise have limited access to health care. The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) provides behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The role supports patients and families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change through a team-based approach. The BHP works under the direct supervision of the Center Operations Director and the Vice President of Medical Services – Behavioral Health. Unlicensed providers have no supervisory duties; licensed providers may supervise unlicensed behavioral health providers as assigned. The stated starting annual salary range is $67,100 to $85,100. The application window is anticipated to close by 12/31/26.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, clinical social work, or equivalent.
Must be licensed by the State of Colorado within 3 years from the date of hire.
Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions.
Ability to work well with other patient care team members.
Ability to work through brief patient contacts and make quick, accurate assessments of mental and behavioral health conditions.
Ability to collaborate with medical providers in treating psychosocial issues.
Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 2 years post-licensure treating patients with psychosocial issues.

Responsibilities

Assess patients to determine the appropriate level of treatment in accordance with relevant ethical and legal standards.
Advocate for vulnerable patients by helping ensure they are informed and comfortable during their visits to Salud.
Coordinate with medical providers, dental providers, other behavioral health providers, medical assistants, customer service associates, and other staff to support integrated health care.
Provide services appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs across infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric life cycles.
Conduct mental health screenings using standardized instruments.
Provide PCP-initiated consultation services, which may include differential diagnosis, psychoeducation, brief intervention, and referral for further treatment.
Consult with and advise healthcare team members on helping patients and families overcome social and emotional difficulties that may interfere with effective health care.
Follow procedures for the electronic health records system.
Manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases.
Provide psychotherapy to individuals.
If licensed, supervise unlicensed behavioral health providers as assigned.

Benefits

Medical PPO plan with low employee premiums, in-network $25 primary care physician and specialist copays, low deductibles and coinsurance, free provider visits and services at Salud facilities, and preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies.
Dental PPO plan, including employee discounts at Salud dental facilities.
Vision coverage.
Up to 21 paid vacation days per year.
10 paid holidays per year, including 2 floating holidays and a paid birthday.
Up to 8 paid accrued sick days per year.
Defined contribution pension plan: Salud contributes 5% of compensation each month, with no employee matching contribution required; eligibility requires at least 1,000 hours worked within a 12-month period.
403(b) retirement savings plan with pre-tax or after-tax Roth contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Accident and critical illness insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Financial and time-off reimbursement for continuing medical education.
Potential student loan repayment for HPSA score 24.