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Centennial Mental Health Center Incorporated
Behavioral Health Provider
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$39,805 / year median in Colorado
+15% projected growth
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POSITION SUMMARY
As a member of the treatment team, you will work with people who have mental health or co-occurring (mental health/ substance use) disorders. Clients may include children, youth, adults and seniors, who all come from various cultural backgrounds. The Behavioral Health Provider will be located in, or willing to relocate to, the area of Sterling, CO to satisfy the in person requirement.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Contributing to Centennial's mission of achieving excellence in the provision of behavioral health services that lead to optimal health and well-being, the Mental Health Professional will: Provide screening and assessment to determine client's individual treatment needs Complete treatment plans which are collaborative, client-centered and culturally sensitive and include:- Individualized, client-centered, solution-focused goals
- Measurable. time-sensitive objectives
- Evidence-based interventions Document client progress toward identified therapeutic goal attainment Engage clients in individual, family and/or group treatment using industry and agency established best-practice guidelines Be alert to and mitigate risk factors impacting client safety Actively participate in Centennial Mental Health Center's Team-Based clinical care model to collaborate and coordinate whole-person care with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals including Case Managers, Housing/Employment Specialists, Mentors, Peer Specialists, Child, Family, and School-Based Prevention Teams, and Psychiatric providers Assist clients in developing and utilizing natural supports to increase probability of reducing dependence upon systems of care Complete all required documentation, meeting agency quality and timeliness standards Manage time and schedule effectively to facilitate maximum availability for client care Maintain cooperative relationships with community agencies and referral sources Provide services both in person and utilizing secure tele-behavioral health platform Provide crisis response services on a rotational basis Engage in regular clinical supervision and on-going professional development activities Performs other job duties as assigned Requirements