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Behavioral Health Specialist

HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Lamar, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025

We are hiring full time and part time Behavioral Health Providers.

We are offering flexible hours, onsite and remote (hybrid) work site solutions.

Licensure Supervision Available!

The Behavioral Health Provider will provide behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, on-going therapy, and provide same day and crisis interventions to patients of High Plains Community Health Center (HPCHC). We practice an integrated, patient centered care model.

Qualifications - (New Graduates Encouraged to Apply)

  • Master’s degree in social work, counseling or psychology is required.
  • State of Colorado Behavioral Health Provider License is required (LPC, LAC, and or Candidate).
  • Eligibility to bill Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payers.
  • Basic understanding of psychotropic medication uses and side effects in treatment of patients is required.
  • Experience with using DMS-5 diagnostic criteria and methodology is required.
  • A minimum of two years of experience working with all ages, diverse and / or underserved populations, working with individuals, groups, family, and conjoint treatment, experience with brief and / or solution focused therapy as well as basic therapy techniques such as : cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, or psychodynamic therapy is preferred.

Compensation :

Full Time Salary : $65,000.00 to $82,865.00 per year or part time hourly : $31.25 to $39.84.

Full Time Benefits :

  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with four affordable Cigna Health Plans.
  • Basic Group Life / AD&D Insurance provided by employer.
  • Voluntary life insurance and voluntary short term disability options.
  • Supplemental insurance offered at group rates through AFLAC.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – 18.5 days per year (increases with employment tenure).
  • Holidays – 11 paid holidays.
  • FAMLI – Paid family and medical leave benefits – Voluntary employee 0.45% match.
  • 401K Plan – Match and Profit Sharing Options after 1 year of employment.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Limited Purpose FSA (Available to HSA Members).
  • Dependent Care FSA.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Contact Information - Human Resources, 201 Kendall Drive, Lamar, Co 81052, Email : people@highplainschc.net

    Salary : $65,000 - $82,865

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