Valley-Wide Health - La Junta, CO
posted 16 days ago
- Entry Level
La Junta, CO
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
As a Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) at Valley-Wide Health Systems, you will play a vital role in supporting the mental and emotional well-being of patients, including children, adolescents, and adults, through integrated, team-based care. This position embodies the mission of our FQHC, delivering biopsychosocial care to improve the health and well-being of individuals and families in our community.
Responsibilities
- Participates in activities/workflows to identify 'at risk' patients that consider individual patient needs in order to prevent worsening of their condition.
- Evaluate crisis and apply appropriate interventions.
- Provide diagnostic mental health assessments and screenings utilizing standardized instruments.
- Work with providers, patients, and their families to formulate biopsychosocial treatment plans.
- Provide evidence-based interventions, and/or psychotherapy, for clients who need Behavioral/Mental Health services.
- Initiates follow-up to monitor client progress and communicates with treatment team.
- Accurate and timely documentation in patients' chart, utilizing approved EHR workflow.
- Consultation with treatment team to enhance understanding of the patient and assist in the implementation and monitoring of treatment plans.
- Assist the treatment team during integrated visits.
- Develops, as appropriate, relapse prevention plans and helps patients maintain stable functioning.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners in support of the individual/family's growth and development.
- Connect patients to Enabling Services who assist with Social Determinants of Health.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or clinical social work with a minimum of 1 year of schooling completed.
- Candidates may hold a current license with the Colorado State Board as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D., PsyD), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
- Must be able to successfully complete drug testing and background screening.
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) desirable but not required.
Benefits
- Annual CME Allowance of $1,000.00 (Prorated Date of Hire)
- Career Development and training to include discounted tuition at partner educational establishments
- Paid Leave
- Vacation - 15 days accrued/year
- Sick - 12 days accrued/year
- Holidays - 8 days/year & 2 Floating
- Free Health Insurance (Other healthcare coverage options available)
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Arrangement, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Plan
- MASA - Employer paid Air Ambulance Coverage
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Malpractice Insurance- We cover through the Federal Tort Claims Act
