Behavioral Health Provider

Salud Family Health • Fort Morgan, CO

9h • $67,100 - $85,100

About The Position

Salud is a team-based, integrated healthcare organization that coordinates medical, dental, behavioral health, and clinical pharmacy services. The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) provides behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, supporting patients and families with self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. The role works collaboratively with the healthcare team and serves as an advocate for patients, including vulnerable populations.

The BHP works under the direct supervision of the Center Operations Director and the Vice President of Medical Services – Behavioral Health. Unlicensed providers do not supervise others; licensed providers may supervise unlicensed behavioral health providers as assigned. The position requires a master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field, bilingual fluency in Spanish and English, and Colorado licensure within three years of hire. Two years of post-licensure experience treating patients with psychosocial issues is preferred.

The anticipated annual salary range is $67,100 to $85,100. Salud also offers a comprehensive benefits package and financial and time-off reimbursement for continuing medical education.

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 and determine the appropriate level of treatment in accordance with relevant ethical and legal standards.
• Advocate for patients by ensuring they are fully informed and comfortable with their visits to Salud.
• Collaborate with medical providers, dental providers, behavioral health providers, medical assistants, customer service associates, and other staff to support high-quality integrated healthcare.
• 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, including differential diagnosis, psychoeducation, brief intervention, and referral for further treatment as appropriate.
• Consult with and advise healthcare team members on ways to help patients and families overcome social and emotional difficulties that may impede effective healthcare.
• 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, low in-network copays, low deductibles and coinsurance, free provider visits and services at Salud facilities, and preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies.
• Dental PPO plan and 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 eight accrued paid sick days per year.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a 5% monthly employer contribution, subject to eligibility.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with pre-tax or after-tax Roth contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial and time-off reimbursement for continuing medical education.
• Potential student loan repayment; HPSA score 24.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time