Job: Behavioral Health Provider

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $29-$35/hr. 

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description

The Behavioral Health Provider acts as an independent clinician who provides behavioral health counseling to children, adults, and families in a school-based health care setting. The behavioral health provider works closely with primary care providers, dental providers, psychiatry, and school systems in treating behavioral health conditions. As a part of the primary care team, the Behavioral Health Provider will provide comprehensive diagnostic and behavioral health services including brief assessments, interventions, psycho-education, referrals, and consultations for patients in school-based health clinic settings. Behavioral Health Providers work from a systems and community perspective to formulate treatment conceptualizations, interventions, and case management goals.

Behavioral Health Providers will develop treatment plans with their patients/family system and care teams and utilize evidence-based psychosocial interventions to achieve treatment goals. Behavioral Health providers may engage in several types of therapeutic modalities in this clinical setting, which may include play therapy, individual therapy, group therapy, and case management The Behavioral Health Provider must demonstrate regard for the rights of all patients and provide respectful and considerate care focused on the patient's individual needs.

Behavioral Health Providers who work in School Based Health Centers are hired with the knowledge that their regular hours are commiserated with the academic calendar year. Due to the seasonality of these positions, this position will maintain a yearly contract, renewed annually in commiseration with the academic school year. The contract intends to establish an agreed-upon prorated payment and time off schedule that is reflective of the school schedule in which you work. It is also intended to establish clear expectations for days worked and days not worked throughout the academic school year and summer breaks. This contract will be established upon hire. SCCC and the employees agree that full-time benefits will be maintained during periods of extended leave due to school closure. Documentation by employees and SCCC may be required to maintain benefit eligibility.

Essential Functions:

• Provide quality clinical counseling to adults, couples and occasional families using brief and long-term counseling models.
• Provide child and adolescent counseling if this is a desired area.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of mental health disorders following DSM diagnostic criteria and evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Consult and collaborate with primary care providers through an integrated healthcare model.
• Provide education, outreach, and case management to populations with psycho, social, emotional, and behavioral health issues.
• Promote medical providers’ knowledge of patient behavioral health issues and provide education to assist with enhancing primary care utilization of behavioral health interventions.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team utilizing a care-team model to facilitate teamwork, and improve patient care processes and outcomes.
• Provide clinical consultation and serve as a resource for colleagues in the behavioral health department and the broader community.
• Facilitate treatment groups with patients focused on interpersonal process, DBT, education, and skill building for the management of a variety of mental health issues.
• Attend weekly group supervision and consultation with the Behavioral Health team.
• Respond to on-site crisis situations and other patient crisis needs according to policy.
• Attend monthly agency staff and weekly department meetings. Utilize electronic health records for clinical documentation.
• Maintain professional competence by pursuing opportunities for continuing education.

Additional Requirements:

• Complete all required training as designated by HR and the position supervisor.
• Adhere to all policies within the organization and those outlined within the SCCC Employee Handbook.
• Comply with all SCCC Vaccine Mandates. Willingness to travel and work at other SCCC locations as determined by the supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable Credentialing and Privileging requirements timely.
• Embrace the SCCC Mission and Vision and agree to work within the SCCC Guiding Principles and the principles set by the position supervisor.
• Must participate in quality assurance/ improvement activities when applicable.
  

Requirements

Education/Experience:

Must Haves to be Successful:

• Master’s level degree or higher in one of the recognized mental health professions (counseling, social work, marriage, and family therapy). M.A., M.S. in Clinical Counseling (or related area), LSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT. Licensed in the state of Colorado preferred, license eligible considered.
• Registered with the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
• Knowledge in lifespan development as well as experience in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions with adult populations.
• Knowledge and experience in psychopharmacology and behavioral health medicine is a plus, and willingness to grow in these areas is required.
• Ability to analyze processes and information, identify problems and trends, and develop effective solutions and strategies.
• Ability to work in a team and to share responsibilities and duties.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward, empathic, and timely manner.
• Ability to be friendly and empathic regarding co-workers and patients.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work autonomously, reason objectively, and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to assess, project, and plan for patients’ needs.
• Ability to document concisely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Ability to handle a variety of duties that may be interrupted or changed by immediate circumstances.
• Ability to handle stress while working with patients, co-workers, and community agencies.

Nice to Haves:

• Licensed in the state of Colorado preferred, license eligible considered.
• Two years of directly related experience is preferred.
• Experience in evidence-based therapies is preferred (e.g., EMDR, DBT, CBT, etc.).
• Couples and family therapy experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, database, and spreadsheet software.
• Well-organized and self-motivated.

Work Environment:

The work environment is in a healthcare setting and can be fast-paced and involve working directly with patients and healthcare professionals. The individual may also work in a clerical setting. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Summary

Live, work, and play in ‘Colorado’s Playground’! Summit County boasts four world-class ski resorts with Vail Resort just 45 minutes away. With rivers, lakes, hiking, and mountain biking trails, Summit County is a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast. From summer to winter, Summit County is a year-round destination with activities that include skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, and boating. Music, art, cultural and social events are plentiful year-round. The different communities in Summit County include Frisco, Breckenridge, Dillon, and Silverthorne; ski resorts include Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin.

Summit Community Care Clinic:

• Provides rewarding, mission-driven careers in the heart of the beautiful Colorado mountains. As a member of the Care Clinic team, you will make an important difference in the lives of the patients you serve - changing lives every day. We have been nationally recognized for our integrated care model.
• Is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides a full range of integrated care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health services through a team-based model of care. is highly valued as an important thread in the community fabric. There is an underlying appreciation of what the clinic provides to the community, and this creates a fulfilling workplace environment.
• SCCC currently offers the following:
• Insured group health, dental, vision plans.
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending account options.
• 401k retirement plan with an employer contribution match.
• Life, AD&D, and Long-term disability plans are paid for by the employer.
• Free 24/7 access to confidential resources through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefit plans to complement health care coverage including accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and group pet insurance.
• A generous mix of Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Lifestyle Spending Account (for Full Time employees).
• Offer fringe benefits like ski medallion, rec center discounts, etc.
• Training program for growth potential.

If we sound like a dynamic, caring organization that meets your requirements, apply now.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.