Behavioral Health Provider - Psychologist

Description

Application Deadline: 10/01/2024

Behavioral Health Provider - Psychologist

Wheat Ridge Clinic

Join Us in Making a Difference at STRIDE Community Health Center!

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we are more than a healthcare provider – we are a community-driven force, passionately serving individuals with a 30-year legacy of excellence. As a 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), STRIDE is deeply rooted in responding to the primary healthcare needs of the medically indigent population in suburban Denver.

About Us:

• Founded in 1989
• One of the Largest FQHC in Colorado
• Comprehensive healthcare services aligned with our mission

We're expanding our team and are looking for dedicated professionals to join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, consider a career with us.

What will you be doing in this role? A successful candidate will:

General Purpose: This licensed psychologist position provides clinical mental health services to patients in our highly integrated primary care setting. Psychologist Behavioral Health Providers (BHPs) work collaboratively with primary care and dental providers to reduce barriers to mental health care; much of the day is spent providing psychoeducation and brief therapeutic services in the medical exam room. BHPs carry a small caseload of patients for therapy services and are involved in group health visits for medical conditions like hypertension and diabetes. This position is entirely clinical in nature and responsibility.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Deliver brief clinical interventions and assessments to STRIDEs diverse patient population in an integrated primary care setting, including screening for behavioral health disorders, substance use concerns, stress and interference with medical regimen and providing therapy when indicated.
• Provide culturally sensitive mental health care to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Contribute as a member of multidisciplinary teams (comprised of medical, dental, care coordination, health education and behavioral health providers) in delivering behavioral health services to STRIDEs patients.
• Collaborate in developing innovative service line approaches.
• Interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts.
• Provide clinical supervision and oversight to STRIDEs psychology training program, as appropriate and indicated.
• Serve as expert consultant to care team and behavioral health team given advanced training and knowledge of clinical psychology.

Qualifications

Knowledge, skill and ability:

• Work independently and organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency, including the ability to drive between clinics to provide services.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data to determine the appropriate services needed for patients.
• Able to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations.
• Ability to complete clinical documentation within 72 hours of encounter.
• Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of patient, employee and business information.

Education or Formal Training:

Completion of APA-accredited, or equivalent, doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology.

Other Requirements:

• Colorado Licensed Psychologist in active and good standing.

Experience:

• Preferred experience working in health psychology or integrated care settings.
• Preferred experience working with diverse patient populations.
• Preferred experience working with individuals throughout the lifespan.

A successful candidate will live STRIDE ICARE values:

Integrity doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Compassion meeting the patient where they're at with empathy.

Accountability doing what we say were going to do.

Respect showing attention to human dignity.

Excellence having a growth mindset; striving to learn more and practice continuous improvement

Join the STRIDE Community Health Center Team!

At STRIDE, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and financial security.

Competitive Compensation:

Annual salary range: $90,000–$125,000, based on experience.

Please note, the pay range listed for this position is a scale. Pay will be calculated based on years of experience since licensing and/or related to the specific qualifications of the role.

Location: 

Schedule: Full-time position (1.0 FTE); accepting less than 1.0 FTE applications but looking for a 1.0 FTE at this time.

• 5 days per week, 8 hours per day
• M-F 8:30-4:30

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Telehealth services
• Life, AD&D, Supplemental, and Disability insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Travel accident, identity theft protection, fertility plan coverage.

Professional Perks

• Licensed Providers: $3,500 in Continuing Medical Education (CME) with 40 hours off to complete continuing education. $1,750 of CME can be used towards tuition reimbursement.
• Eligible to Apply for National and Colorado Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Programs (NHSC & CHSC)
• STRIDE-paid professional memberships, provider license renewal.

Integrated Care Model

Work alongside a multidisciplinary team with robust provider support.

Teaching Opportunities & Leadership Support

Join a community-centric healthcare team and thrive in an environment that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations.

Interested in Learning More?

Contact Nicole Shore, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner: nicole.shore@stridechc.org

Join Us. Together We Improve lives.

STRIDE conducts a background check, including criminal history, education, license and certification.

STRIDE recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our organization. STRIDE is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. STRIDE does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

In an aim to help keep our patients, staff, and communities safe, STRIDE requires that all hired employees be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and to obtain an annual flu shot. STRIDE CHC employees are also required to be screened for tuberculosis and to complete a PPD test.

Salary : $90,000 - $125,000