Behavioral Health Associate
Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is looking for a Behavioral Health Associate to work at our Valley-Wide Counseling and Support Center in Lamar, CO. The Behavioral Health Associate will work as part of an integrative, primary healthcare network, using a Team-Based Care (TBC) approach to focus on holistic care for patients, across all ages with the goal to provide preventive, therapeutical and educational services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical assessment, problem identification, need for medical necessity (DSM 5 criteria/justification), evidence based treatment modality, crisis intervention, individual/family/group therapy or activities, case management, advocacy and outreach/prevention and interventions
- Collaborates with the care team, following the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model, developing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans and interventions through consultation, brief assessment, and psychoeducation
- Document patient interactions ensuring clinical charts within EMR system (NextGen) are kept up to date, including patient intake, treatment plans, and other relevant information
- Adheres to HIPAA and patient confidentiality at all times
- If unlicensed, shall work toward completion of Colorado mental health license within 3 years of initially holding position
Site with Opening: Valley-Wide Counseling and Support Center Lamar, CO
Hiring Organization: Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.
Salary Range: $46,000.00 - $60,000.00
Benefits: Annual CME Allowance of $1,000 (Prorated based on hire date) Discounted Tuition Rates, career development and CEU opportunities Paid Leave including Vacation (15 days accrued/year), Sick (12 days accrued/year), Holidays (8 days/year plus 2 floating) FREE Health Insurance (Other healthcare coverage plan options are available)
For a full list of benefits, please visit the application link above.
Qualifications and Education:
- Actively pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or clinical social work; must have completed a minimum of 1 year of schooling
- Candidates may hold a current license with the Colorado State Board as any of the following: Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D., PsyD), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) desirable but not required
- Must be able to successfully complete drug testing and background screening