Company DescriptionSince 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 DescriptionAs 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 - $67,100 to $85,100Loan repayment potential - HPSA score 22Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits$25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)Low deductibles and co-insuranceFree provider visits and services at all Salud facilitiesPreferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmaciesDental PPO planIncludes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental FacilitiesVisionUp to 21 paid vacation days per year10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday) Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per yearDefined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings.

Flexible Spending AccountsBasic Life and AD&DSupplemental Life and AD&DShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityAccident & Critical Illness InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramFinancial and time-off reimbursement for continuing medical educationStudent loan repayment potential - HPSA score 24Our Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare 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 assigned

Specific 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 healthcareProvides 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 individuals 

QualificationsEducation:

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 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 8/31/26Additional InformationSalud 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.