Instructor – Behavioral Health Clinician

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician works in the Adolescent Medicine Primary Care Clinic as part of an integrated behavioral health team. The clinician provides behavioral health services, including clinical assessments, consultation, brief interventions, individual and family therapy, care coordination, and support for patient safety and follow-up. The role collaborates with medical providers and other team members, respects adolescent confidentiality, and involves families or caregivers as appropriate. This is an onsite position in Aurora, Colorado.

Requirements

MSW or equivalent from an accredited university.
Colorado DORA licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT, or ability to obtain licensure before the start date.
Training in CBT and Family Therapy.
1–3 years of experience working with adolescents.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of the adolescent population.
Systems knowledge of the behavioral health landscape of the Metro Denver Area.
Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of experience working in a patient-centered medical home or primary care practice.
2–3 years of experience working in an integrated behavioral health system.
2–3 years of experience working with gender-diverse youth.
Training in trauma-focused CBT.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health services within the Adolescent Medicine Clinic.
Conduct behavioral health assessments when clinically indicated, including assessing patients’ strengths, needs, safety, and treatment goals.
Provide consultation and brief intervention for behavioral health concerns identified during medical visits.
Develop patient-centered treatment plans and provide individual or family therapy when appropriate, respecting adolescent confidentiality and involving families or caregivers as appropriate.
Partner with medical providers and other team members in responding to concerns about suicide risk, suspected child abuse or neglect, and intimate partner or family violence.
Provide further assessment, safety planning, patient support, referrals, and follow-up coordination as needed with the clinical team.
Fulfill individual mandatory reporting obligations and follow hospital procedures for escalation and documentation.
Coordinate transitions to longer-term therapy or a higher level of care when indicated.
Collaborate with medical providers and other members of the integrated care team.