Company Description
Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.
Job Description
As a Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) at Salud, you will provide behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) approaches their task in a team-based care fashion that supports patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change.
We offer :
- Starting Annual Salary - $64,000 to $82,000
- Loan repayment potential - HPSA score 24
Comprehensive Benefits Package includes :
Medical (Includes Free Medical Services at All Salud Facilities)Dental (Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities)VisionFlexible Spending AccountsBasic Life and AD&DSupplemental Life and AD&DShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityAccident & Critical Illness InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program21 paid vacation days per year10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)8 Paid accrued Sick Days per yearFinancial and time-off reimbursement for continuing medical educationRetirement savings plansEmployees working at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible for the Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud will contribute 5% of your base salary each monthOur Mission is to provide a quality, integrated health care home to the communities we serve
Supervision Received :
Works under the direct supervision of the Center Operations Director and the Vice President of Medical Services - Behavioral HealthSupervision Exercised if Unlicensed :
NoneSupervision Exercised if Licensed :
May supervise unlicensed behavioral health providers as assignedSpecific Duties :
Assesses patients to determine the appropriate level of treatment in accordance with relevant ethical and legal standardsThe BHP acts as a patient advocate for our vulnerable population by ensuring that the patient is fully informed and comfortable with their visit to SaludWorks in conjunction with Medical Providers, Dental Providers, other Behavioral Health Providers, Medical Assistants, Customer Service Associates, and all other staff to ensure that patients obtain the highest standard of integrated health careProvides services appropriate to the age-specific needs of all patients in accordance with the principles of growth and development for infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric life cyclesConducts mental health screenings utilizing standardized instrumentsProvides PCP-initiated consultation services that may include differential diagnosis, psychoeducation, brief intervention, referral for further treatment, etc.Consults with and advises other healthcare team members on methods of assisting patients and their families in overcoming social and emotional difficulties which may prevent effective healthcareFollow procedures for the electronic health records systemManages psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseasesProvides psychotherapy to individualsQualifications
Education :
Master's or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, clinical social work, or equivalentExperience :
Prefer 2 years post-licensure treating patients with psychosocial issuesLicensure :
Must be licensed by the State of Colorado within 3 years from the date of hireKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Fluency in Spanish and English is requiredExcellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditionsMust work well with the other patient care team membersAbility to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate assessments of mental and behavioral health conditionsAbility to collaborate with medical providers in the treatment of psychosocial issuesSensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a mustThe application window is anticipated to close by 11 / 30 / 25
Additional Information
Salud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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