Behavioral Health Provider

Valley Wide Health Systems Inc

Las Animas, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Basic Life Support (BLS), Behavioral Health, Behavioral Intervention, Community Health, Community Relations, Crisis Intervention, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), Diversity Recruiting, Documentation, Driver's License, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Patient Assessment, Primary Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Quality of Care, Risk Analysis, Social Work, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Las Animas, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago

Join Our Team at Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

Valley-Wide Health Systems is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Behavioral Health Provider to deliver integrated, whole-person behavioral health care within our team-based primary care model, supporting patients' mental, emotional, and social well-being across the lifespan.

 

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) within a team-based care (TBC) model, delivering whole-person (biopsychosocial) care.

• Identify and assess at-risk patients, including crisis evaluation and intervention. • Conduct diagnostic mental health assessments and screenings; determine level of care and refer to specialty services as needed. • Develop and implement biopsychosocial treatment and relapse-prevention plans in collaboration with patients, families, and care teams. • Provide evidence-based behavioral health interventions and psychotherapy. • Monitor patient progress, ensure timely and accurate documentation, and communicate updates with the interdisciplinary care team. • Collaborate with internal and external partners, including Enabling Services, to address social determinants of health. • Participate in integrated care meetings and support the ongoing development of integrated behavioral health infrastructure. • Maintain professional relationships with community agencies, healthcare partners, and local organizations.

 

Requirements

Master's or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or clinical social work.

• Licensed or license-eligible in Colorado as a Behavioral Health Provider (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD). • LPCCs must complete the Jurisprudence Exam and obtain LPC licensure within three years of hire. • Two years of clinical experience preferred. • Knowledge of mental health assessment, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and DSM-5/ICD-10. • Ability to pass a behavioral health background check. • Valid Colorado driver's license with ability to travel. • BLS certification provided upon hire.

 

Why Join Valley-Wide?

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to all individuals across our multi-county service area in southern Colorado. As a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we offer premier primary and preventive care through our 34 service sites strategically located in rural communities.

 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• CE Allowance: $2,500 annually (prorated from the date of hire) • Professional Development: Career training and discounted tuition at partner educational institutions • Malpractice insurance provided through the Federal Tort Claims Act • Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available) • Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA) • Employer-paid Basic Life, LTD, STD • Retirement Match • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan • Paid Leave: • Vacation: 15 days accrued per year • Sick Leave: 12 days accrued per year • Holidays: 7 days per year + 3 Floating Holidays

 

For more information and to apply, visit our website: Valley-Wide Careers

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity, with hiring decisions based on job-related factors.

 

Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

For more information on employee rights under FMLA, please visit: FMLA Employee Rights

About the Company

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Valley Wide Health Systems Inc

Fueled by a passion to provide quality health care for all, Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. (Valley-Wide) has become a national leader in the health care field and a model for comprehensive, community-based health care.

Valley-Wide, a Community/Migrant Health Center (C/MHC), is a private non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation governed by a volunteer community board. Established in 1976, Valley-Wide has numerous primary health care delivery sites strategically located throughout multiple rural counties in Southern Colorado. These full-service clinics are complemented by several dental and physical therapy clinics, along with ancillary health services to address routine and/or complex needs of the patient populations and communities served. Along with multiple outreach programs, Valley-Wide also oversees a Farmworker Health Service Program that provides vouchers to patients in areas of the state that do not house C/MHCs.

Valley-Wide serves all ages through a family practice focus approach. Emphasis is placed on assisting the patient, reducing barriers such as cost, culture, language, literacy, and transportation that may hinder use of appropriate health care services.

Our Mission:
Valley-Wide Health Systems is committed to providing, high-quality, safe, effective and integrated health care services in a respectful and inclusive manner for all with special consideration for medically underserved populations.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
http://www.vwhs.org