Behavioral Health Provider - Outpatient

VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS INC • Alamosa, CO

11d • $57,784 - $72,230 • Onsite

About The Position

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is seeking an Outpatient Behavioral Health Provider to deliver counseling and therapeutic services in a collaborative, patient-centered setting. The role supports individuals and families through assessment, treatment, and care coordination using evidence-based approaches as part of an integrated care team. This is a full-time, onsite position at the Health and Wellness Campus in Alamosa, Colorado, with a stated salary range of $57,784 to $72,230.

The provider delivers outpatient behavioral health services within their scope of licensure, conducts diagnostic assessments and crisis evaluations, and develops individualized biopsychosocial treatment plans. The role also includes clinical documentation, recovery and relapse-prevention support, care coordination and referrals, connection to community resources, and collaboration with internal teams and external providers.

Valley-Wide is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center with 34 service sites in rural southern Colorado. It is an approved site for Colorado Health Service Corps and National Health Service Corps loan repayment programs, which may offer eligible providers up to $90,000 for serving rural communities.

Requirements

• Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS), or a master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or clinical social work.
• Current Colorado licensure as a Behavioral Health Provider (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD), or ability to obtain Colorado licensure.
• Knowledge of behavioral health assessments, psychotherapy, crisis evaluation, and intervention.
• Familiarity with DSM-5 and ICD-10 diagnostic standards.
• Experience providing cognitive and behavioral interventions to individuals, families, couples, and groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and basic computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to collaborate across systems and build effective working relationships.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to pass a Behavioral Health background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Addiction Counselor or master’s-level clinician with CAS.
• Two years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient individual, family, couples, substance use, and group therapy within scope of licensure.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and screenings to determine appropriate levels of care and treatment needs.
• Assess and respond to crises using appropriate clinical interventions.
• Develop and implement individualized biopsychosocial treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, and care teams.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions and psychotherapy aligned with organizational standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with HIPAA, billing, and regulatory requirements.
• Support patient stability and recovery through care planning and relapse-prevention strategies.
• Coordinate care and referrals with internal departments and external community partners.
• Connect patients to services addressing social determinants of health, including community and support resources.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborative activities supporting Valley-Wide’s integrated care model.
• Build and maintain relationships with community providers, agencies, and stakeholders to support behavioral health services.

Benefits

• Eligible providers may receive up to $90,000 through Colorado Health Service Corps and National Health Service Corps loan repayment programs for delivering care in rural communities.
• Annual continuing education allowance of $1,000 and five paid continuing education days.
• Career training and discounted tuition at partner educational institutions.
• Free health insurance, with additional plan options available.
• Employer-paid air ambulance coverage through MASA.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability.
• Retirement match and retirement plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care Account (DCA).
• Vacation leave: 15 days accrued per year.
• Sick leave: 12 days accrued per year.
• Seven holidays per year plus three floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time