Behavioral Health Provider

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 togetherand coordinateefforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve thequality of our patient'slives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of theirinsurance status or ability to pay.

Job Description: As a Behavioral Health Provider(BHP) at Salud, you will providebehavioral 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 - $67,100 to $85,100

Specific Duties: Assesses patients to determine the appropriate level of treatment in accordance with relevant ethical and legal standards The 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 care Provides 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 cycles Conducts mental health screenings utilizing standardized instruments Provides 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 healthcare Follow procedures for the electronic health records system Manages psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases Provides psychotherapy to individuals

Education: Master's or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, clinical social work, or equivalent

Experience: Prefer 2 years post-licensure treating patients with psychosocial issues

Licensure: Must be licensed by the State of Colorado within 3 years from the date of hire Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fluency in Spanish and English is required
• Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions
• Must work well with the other patient care team members
• Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as to make quick and accurate assessments of mental and behavioral health conditions
• Ability to collaborate with medical providers in the treatment of psychosocial issues
• Sensitivity to low-income and ethnic minority communities is a must
• The application window is anticipated to close by 11/30/26

Additional Information: Salud Family Healthis 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.