Behavioral Health Provider

Salud Family Health•Longmont, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. As a Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) at Salud, you will provide behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) approaches their task in a team-based care fashion that supports patients and their families in self-management, self–efficacy, and behavior change.

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
Must work well with the other patient care team members
Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate assessments of mental and behavioral health conditions
Ability to collaborate with medical providers in the treatment of psychosocial issues
Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must

Nice To Haves

Prefer 2 years post-licensure treating patients with psychosocial issues

Responsibilities

Assesses patients to determine the appropriate level of treatment in accordance with relevant ethical and legal standards
Acts as a patient advocate for our vulnerable population by ensuring that the patient is fully informed and comfortable with their visit to Salud
Works in conjunction with Medical Providers, Dental Providers, other Behavioral Health Providers, Medical Assistants, Customer Service Associates, and all other staff to ensure that patients obtain the highest standard of integrated health care
Provides services appropriate to the age-specific needs of all patients in accordance with the principles of growth and development for infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric life cycles
Conducts mental health screenings utilizing standardized instruments
Provides PCP-initiated consultation services that may include differential diagnosis, psychoeducation, brief intervention, referral for further treatment, etc.
Consults with and advises other healthcare team members on methods of assisting patients and their families in overcoming social and emotional difficulties which may prevent effective healthcare
Follow procedures for the electronic health records system
Manages psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases
Provides psychotherapy to individuals

Benefits

Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)
Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits
$25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
Low deductibles and co-insurance
Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
Dental PPO plan
Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
Vision
Up to 21 paid vacation days per year
10 paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.
403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Life and AD&D
Supplemental Life and AD&D
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Financial and time-off reimbursement for continuing medical education
Student loan repayment potential - HPSA score 24