Behavioral Health Specialist Primary Care at Boulder Community Health – Boulder, Colorado

Behavioral Health Specialist - Primary Care
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$33.82- $50.73 an hour — Half-Time Days, 20 hours per week

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist Primary Care who will partner with primary care providers and become a member of the Care Team to provide an integrated clinical and psychosocial approach through the continuum of care to ensure patients receive the behavioral support necessary to improve their health. The Behavioral Health Specialist will provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention to patients in the primary care setting.

Benefits:
•Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
•Dental and Vision insurance
•BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
•Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
•Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
•Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
•Paid Time Off
•Education assistance program
•Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications
•Master of Social Work (MSW) or Master of Counseling degree required.
•Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Colorado
•1-2 years supervised experience in an integrated primary care environment, acute care hospital setting, human service agency or its equivalent preferred

Responsibilities
•Manages daily schedule in Greenway following program protocols for patient visits
•Works cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a Care Team with primary care providers, MAs, and other clinics staff to provide care to patients based on best practices and evidence-based medicine (EBM)
•Participates in daily team huddles and meetings among Care Team and clinic that address patient progress and barriers to patient care
•Provides crisis intervention, problem solving, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and self-management support for referred patients
•Provides strategic and goal-oriented counseling working with patients in a short term model
•Provides telephone call follow-up for high-risk patients on caseload, especially depression patients
•Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standard
•Provides development of exemplary working relationships with patients, their families, and representatives
•Facilitates patient and family education, and promotes continuity of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes
•Assures patient rights by offering a choice when appropriate
•Monitors the cognitive condition of patients and reviews the patient plan of care with the multi-disciplinary team
•Documents in the medical record and verbally communicates with the Care Team to coordinate interventions and facilitate continuity of care
•Communicates regularly and effectively with Behavioral Health Specialist supervisor to ensure that clinical interventions meet standards for BCH patient care. Behavioral Health Specialist Primary Care 1 will stay in touch via tasks, email, routing notes, and in-person supervision as well as access immediate supervisory support to discuss safety or crisis concerns when indicated

About Boulder Community Health
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.