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Behavioral Health Provider

Behavioral Health Providers (Flexible Schedules)

Behavioral Health Providers

  • We are hiring full time and part time Behavioral Health Providers.
  • We are offering flexible hours, onsite and remote (hybrid) work site solutions.
  • Licensure Supervision Available.
  • New Graduates Encouraged to Apply.

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

To be considered for this position please complete our online application and upload your resume.

Position Summary
The Behavioral Health Provider will provide behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, on-going therapy, and provide same day and crisis interventions to patients of High Plains Community Health Center (HPCHC). We practice an integrated, patient centered care model.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in social work, counseling or psychology is required.
  • State of Colorado Behavioral Health Provider License is required (LPC, LAC, and or Candidate).
  • Eligibility to bill Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payers.
  • Basic understanding of psychotropic medication uses and side effects in treatment of patients is required.
  • Experience with using DMS-5 diagnostic criteria and methodology is required.
  • A minimum of two years of experience working with all ages, diverse and/or underserved populations, working with individuals, groups, family, and conjoint treatment, experience with brief and/or solution focused therapy as well as basic therapy techniques such as: cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, or psychodynamic therapy is preferred.

Behavioral Health Provider Benefits

  • Student loan repayment through HRSA.
  • CME covered time and expenses that renews annually.
  • License and required HPCHC certifications covered.
  • Work / Life Balance and so much more.

Additional Full Time Benefits

  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with four affordable Cigna 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 through AFLAC.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – 23.5 days per year (increases with employment tenure).
  • Holidays – 12 paid holidays.
  • FAMLI – Paid family and medical leave benefits.
  • 401K Plan – Match and Profit Sharing Options after 1 year of employment.
  • 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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Please review the terms of employment below.

In making application for employment:
* 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.

*I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IF I AM OFFERED EMPLOYMENT BY THE FACILITY, MY EMPLOYMENT WILL BE FOR NO DEFINITE TERM AND THAT EITHER I, OR THE FACILITY WILL HAVE THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, AND WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS STATUS CAN ONLY BE ALTERED BY A WRITTEN CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT WHICH IS SPECIFIC AS TO ALL MATERIAL TERMS AND IS SIGNED BY ME AND THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FACILITY.

Release:
I hereby authorize any prior employers to provide such information concerning my employment with them as may be requested, and also authorize the Registrar/Placement Office of all educational institutions attended to release an official copy of my transcript and, if available, faculty appraisals. I also authorize any appropriate licensing board to release full information concerning my licensure status and my licensure history. I agree that I will settle any and all claims, disputes or controversies arising out of or relating to my application for employment, employment or termination of employment with the employer exclusively by final and binding arbitration and before a neutral Arbitrator and in accordance with the rules and procedures for employment disputes adopted by the employer. Such claims shall include those that could be brought in a court of law under any applicable federal, state or local statutory or common law, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, including the amendments of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, state civil rights acts, the law of contract and the law of tort.