What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Provider - Guadalupe Health Center position at VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS INC?
Job Details
Summary
Behavioral Health Provider
Valley-Wide is an approved site for the Colorado Health Service Corps and National Health Service Corps loan repayment programs, offering eligible providers up to $90,000 for delivering care in our rural communities.
About Us
We are a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to serving diverse populations across a multi-county area in southern Colorado. With 34 strategically located service sites, we provide trusted primary and preventive care throughout the region.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Behavioral Health Provider for our:
- Guadalupe Health Center located in Antonito, Colorado.
In this role, you will be part of an integrated, primary healthcare network using a Team-Based Care (TBC) approach. Your focus will be on holistic, preventive, therapeutic, and educational services for patients of all ages while promoting patient and family-centered care.
Job Responsibilities
- Clinical Care: Perform assessments, identify problems, justify medical necessity (using DSM-5 criteria), and deliver evidence-based treatments, crisis intervention, and individual/family/group therapy.
- Collaboration: Work within the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model to develop and implement treatment plans through consultation, brief assessments, and psychoeducation.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in our EMR system (NextGen), including intake documentation and treatment plans.
- Compliance: Uphold HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality at all times.
Qualifications and Education
- Educational Background:
- Actively pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or clinical social work with at least one year of completed schooling is acceptable.
- A minimum of a Master’s degree (MA) in a related field is required if not currently enrolled in a graduate program.
- Licensure:
- Candidates may hold a current license with the Colorado State Board as any of the following:
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D., PsyD)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (preferred)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Candidates may hold a current license with the Colorado State Board as any of the following:
- Additional Requirements:
- Bilingual skills in English/Spanish are desirable but not required.
- Must successfully complete drug testing and background screening.
Benefits
- CME Allowance: $1,000 annually (prorated from the date of hire)
- Professional Development: Career training and discounted tuition at partner educational institutions
- Paid Leave:
- Vacation: 15 days per year
- Sick: 12 days per year
- Holidays: 8 days per year plus 2 floating days
- Insurance & Financial Benefits:
- Free health insurance (with additional coverage options available)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance; Health Reimbursement Arrangement; Flexible Spending Account; Retirement Plan
- Employer-paid air ambulance coverage (MASA), basic life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Malpractice insurance provided through the Federal Tort Claims Act
Equal Opportunity Employer
Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected status. All selection decisions are based solely on job-related factors. Employee rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) apply.
Salary : $56,500 - $70,625
