Posted: 28-Feb-25
Location: Denver, Colorado
Internal Number: R10531
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Department
CHS Behavioral HealthJob SummaryClinician provides therapeutic services as a qualified licensure candidate under the direct supervision of a licensed behavioral health provider in the primary care medical setting. Clinical services include supervised diagnostic assessment and brief evidence-based interventions for behavioral health disorders, co-occurring chronic medical conditions, and substance use disorders. Clinician provides interventions focused on health behavior change with a multicultural lens and emphasis on the impact of social determinants of health on overall functioning. Clinician also provides case management and case coordination to facilitate referrals to specialty care as needed. Clinician functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team in the primary care medical setting as well as part of the larger organization. Clinician is actively involved in quality improvement, data monitoring and in research projects. Clinician participates as a member of the Integrated Behavioral Health Division.
Essential Functions:
- Clinical Services: To include brief assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and evidence-based intervention. Provides high quality clinical services to individuals referred to integrated behavioral health. Provides services that are appropriate to the age, developmental capacity, and systemic needs of the patient. Consults with providers as part of the interdisciplinary team and generates recommendations, referrals, and case management as needed. All clinical services are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical provider. (60%)
- Documentation: Complete appropriate documentation of therapeutic interventions in the medical record commensurate with organizational expectations. All documentation services are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical provider. (20%)
- Didactic and Supervision: Receives supervision from a licensed behavioral health provider to obtain hours toward appropriate licensure. (20%)
Education:
- Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or other related human services degree Required
Work Experience:
- 1-3 years Completion of a master?s level field placement, internship, or practicum experience in a primary care medical setting or integrated behavioral health setting during course of study Required
Licenses:
- LSW-Licensed Social Worker - LSW State Licensing Board Required or
- LPCC-Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate - LPC State Licensing Board Required and
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Clinician provides services in accordance with evidence-based clinical framework and is knowledgeable about effective practices in primary care medical settings. Understanding of psychiatric and physical health conditions.
- Clinician has critical thinking skills as well as advanced written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality of patients' records.
- Ability to promote health behavior change.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Proficient with documentation in an electronic health record.
Shift
Days (United States of America)Work Type
RegularSalary
$52,900.00 - $79,400.00 / yrBenefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver?s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado?s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.