Behavioral Health Provider

Salud Family Health•Fort Collins, CO

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) provides behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The role uses a team-based care approach to support patients and their families with self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. The BHP acts as an advocate for vulnerable patients and works with the healthcare team to provide integrated care. The position works under the direct supervision of the Center Operations Director and the Vice President of Medical Services – Behavioral Health. Licensed providers may supervise unlicensed behavioral health providers as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, clinical social work, or equivalent.
Must be licensed by the State of Colorado within three 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

Two years of post-licensure experience treating patients with psychosocial issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients to determine the appropriate level of treatment in accordance with relevant ethical and legal standards.
Advocate for vulnerable patients by ensuring they are fully informed and comfortable during their visits.
Work with medical, dental, behavioral health, and other staff to support the highest standard of integrated healthcare.
Provide services appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients 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 healthcare.
Follow procedures for the electronic health records system.
Manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases.
Provide psychotherapy to individuals.

Benefits

Starting annual salary of $67,100 to $85,100.
Loan repayment potential; HPSA score 24.
Medical PPO plan with coverage levels similar to an ACA Exchange Platinum plan.
Low employee premiums.
$25 in-network primary care physician and specialist co-pays.
Low deductibles and co-insurance.
Free provider visits and services at Salud facilities.
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 two 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) contribution options.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
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.