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Behavioral Health Provider

Full Time Salary: $65,000 to $82,865 per year
Part Time Hourly: $31.25 to $39.84 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Provider will Provide behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, on-going therapy, and provide same day and crisis interventions to patients referred by High Plains Community Health Center (HPCHC) medical providers, self-referred, and community referred. Interagency and interdisciplinary care coordination and consultation as appropriate to promote positive patient outcomes. Provide community outreach to promote whole person, 360 care model of HPCHC.

HPCHC is an equal opportunity employer and strives to create an environment for career advancement and professional growth at all levels.  HPCHC complies with organization-wide policies and Federally Qualified Health Center and OSHA requirements, related to the performance of HPCHC operations and requirements of the compliance program.

PRODUCTIVITY AND EXPECTATIONS:

The Behavioral Health Provider is an essential component to the success of HPCHC. This position is expected to prioritize time and responsibilities in the following manner:

70%: Clinical Activities

  • Practice within an integrated, biopsychosocial, team based, patient centered model of care.
  • Provide behavioral health assessments, therapy, and brief interventions to patients.
  • Provide behavioral health services appropriate to the age and culturally specific needs of patients.
  • Provide crisis intervention as needed.
  • Provide clinical supervision of behavioral health students and/or license candidates providing care at the health center’s facilities as assigned by Director.
  • Engage patients, colleagues, and community to promote whole person care.
  • Collaborate with HPCHC medical staff to provide whole person care and advocate for understanding of the relationship between mental health issues and physical issues.
  • Perform the NADA 5-point protocol once certified.
  • Participate in all-staff meetings, department meetings, and other meetings as assigned.

15%:  Documentation

  • Take biopsychosocial histories, developing treatment plans and writing reports.
  • Maintain proficiency in EHR and complete clinical documentation in a timely manner, defined as within 48 hrs. of clinical contact.

15%:  Community Outreach

  • Provide community outreach as assigned to promote the services of HPCHC.
  • Occasional travel may be required including day-to-day local travel.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree in social work, counseling or psychology is required.
  • State of Colorado Behavioral Health Provider License is required.
  • Eligibility to bill Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payers.
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required.
  • A minimum of two years of experience working with all ages, diverse and/or underserved populations is required.
  • A minimum of two years of experience working with individuals, groups, family, and conjoint treatment is required.
  • A minimum of two years of experience with brief and/or solution focused therapy as well as basic therapy techniques such as: cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, or psychodynamic therapy is required.
  • Understanding of psychotropic medication uses and side effects in treatment of patients is required.
  • A minimum of two years of experience with using DMS-5 diagnostic criteria and methodology is required.
  • Knowledge and correlation of physiological problems and psychological function is required.
  • Certified or Licensed Additions Specialist preferred.
  • Experience with telehealth preferred.
  • Experience with providing supervision to students and/or candidates is preferred.
  • Spanish language skills are preferred.
  • A minimum of two years of experience working with advanced therapeutic techniques such as EMDR, DeTur, Trauma Processing, Emotion freedom technique, auricular acupuncture (acudetox), or hypnosis is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience of participation or collaboration with community initiatives preferred.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrates commitment to the organizational mission, vision, and values.
  • Maintains knowledge of federal and state regulations related to FQHC’s and relative practice area.
  • Exhibits the ability to make sound decisions for delivery of care/services.
  • Demonstrates effective relationships with clinic staff, patients, public, outside vendors/agencies, and providers.
  • Communicates effectively; demonstrates ability to speak, read, and write professionally, as well as compile, analyze and present information in English.
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
  • Exercises professional judgment, courtesy, and professionalism in daily interactions with others.
  • Works both independently and as part of a team; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with health care team members and diverse patient populations.
  • Displays time management and organizational skills to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Performs other duties as required.

There will be opportunities for other duties as this position may evolve and policies and training may change. Reasonable accommodation will be reviewed, and modifications may be made according to ADA guidelines.  This position utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques, and appropriate equipment to minimize fall risk to patients and/or injury to self.  This is an OSHA Category 1 position.

Behavioral Health Provider Benefits

  • CME covered time and expenses that renews annually.
  • License and required HPCHC certifications covered.
  • Work / Life Balance and so much more.
  • $5,000 hiring bonus.

Additional Full Time Benefits

  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with affordable Health Plans.
  • Basic Group Life / AD&D Insurance provided by employer.
  • Voluntary life insurance and short term disability options.
  • Supplemental insurance offered at group rates.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – 23.5 days per year (increases with employment tenure).
  • Holidays – 9.5 paid holidays.
  • FAMLI – Paid family and medical leave benefits.
  • 401K Plan – Match and Profit Sharing Options.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Limited Purpose FSA (Available to HSA Members).
  • Dependent Care FSA.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).

Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Salary: $65,000.00 to $82,865.00 per year

Contact Information
Human Resources
201 Kendall Drive
Lamar, Co 81052
Email: people@highplainschc.net

Deadline for applying: This posting will remain open and accepting applications until the position is filled.

If you are interested in a position please complete our online application below.

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* I certify that the information in this application is true and complete for all practical purposes. It may be verified by the facility or any affiliate. Should a position be offered and later it is found that the information is significantly untrue, incomplete, or misrepresented, I understand and agree that the facility or its affiliates are relieved of all commitments, financial or otherwise pertinent to employment,and that I am subject to immediate discharge without recourse.

*I understand that an investigative report may be made by a consumer reporting agency to include information as to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living, whichever may be applicable. If such an investigative report is made, I understand that I will receive notice that such a report has been requested, and that I will have the right to make a written request for a complete and accurate disclosure of additional information concerning the nature and scope of the investigation.

* I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT ANY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK WHICH I MAY RECEIVE WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, BUT WILL BE MERELY A GRATUITOUS STATEMENT OF FACILITY POLICIES.

* I understand that the facility reserves the right to require its employees to submit to blood tests or urinalyses for alcohol or drug screens, or to allow inspection of bags (including purses or briefcases) or parcels brought into or taken out of the facility. I understand that refusal to submit to a urinalysis or blood test, when requested to do so, may result in termination of my employment.

*Compliance with this facility’s Substance Abuse Policy is a condition of employment. This health center requires that every newly hired employee be free of alcohol or drug abuse. Each offer of employment is contingent upon successfully completing a urinalysis test/screen for alcohol and drugs in accordance with facility policy.Continued employment is also contingent upon compliance with the health center’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy.

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