Specialty Behavioral Health Provider: Crisis & Acute

Vail Health - Edwards, CO

Part-time - Mid Level

Edwards, CO

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Specialty Behavioral Health Provider (SBHP) is a vital member of the Crisis Stabilization and Acute Services (CSAS) Program at Vail Health, providing 24/7 crisis intervention and stabilization services to individuals facing urgent behavioral health crises. This role involves conducting mental health evaluations, delivering therapeutic interventions, and facilitating stabilization in both community and clinic settings, while collaborating with law enforcement and a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure comprehensive care and support for individuals in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Participates in mobile crisis response to assess individuals in behavioral health crises, ensuring evidence-based de-escalation, evaluation, triage, intervention, and safety planning.
• Conducts immediate, comprehensive mental health evaluations for individuals seeking acute behavioral health care, including crisis intervention and risk assessments.
• Provides trauma-informed and culturally responsive services, including short-term therapeutic interventions and crisis resolution in community and clinic settings.
• Facilitates and supports group therapy sessions for adults and adolescents, delivering evidence-based interventions and case management.
• Works in a co-located setting to provide immediate access to high acuity behavioral health services and ensures smooth transitions between crisis stabilization and other levels of care.
• Supports individuals as they transition from acute crisis stabilization to long-term care, coordinating post-crisis care with community-based providers.
• Collaborates closely with law enforcement, paramedics, physicians, and other behavioral health professionals to create individualized treatment plans.
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation of assessments, interventions, progress notes, and treatment plans in accordance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Rotates leading organizational wellness initiatives, including routine debriefing sessions and peer support programs to prevent burnout.
• Serves as a community leader providing outreach, education, and engagement across the community.

Requirements

• Two years of clinical experience in behavioral health settings, preferably within a community mental health or related setting.
• One year of experience within crisis behavioral health services, emergency room, urgent care, or integrated medical and behavioral health settings.
• Current, unrestricted licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Psychologist in the state of Colorado.
• Current, valid Colorado driver's license, with ability to pass Vail Health's Department of Motor Vehicle Report.
• Completion of OwnPath's Crisis Professional Curriculum (CPC) 40-hour course prior to start date.
• Completion of Odyssey Training Center Crisis Training Curriculum prior to start date.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 days the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in community outreach and education.
• Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on relevant education and experience.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• Flexible scheduling including on-call shifts.