We are recruiting for a motivated LCSW/LPC CCP to join our team!We are here for life's journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than
ourselves, something that connects us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.DepartmentOBHS Substance Pro-FeeThe following positions within Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient
Adult Psychiatry, Psychiatric Emergency Services, CARES, and Outpatient
Behavioral Health Services are offering the opportunity to enroll in a new
program offering a cash incentive to recognize your work treating patients
with substance use disorders. This program is sponsored through the ACCESS
(Advancing Careers, Competencies, and Equity in Substance Treatment
Services) grant. Employees must be >0.6 FTE to be eligible. 50% of the
bonus will be received 90 days after signing the program contract.
Registered Nurses (RNs) may earn up to $7,500 by December 2024
Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) may earn up to $3,500 by December 2024
Care Navigators may earn up to $3,500 by December 2024
Job SummaryUnder general supervision, the Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) provides
integrated behavioral health as a key member of the care team in various
settings. The BHP abides by guidelines and expectations specific to the
setting in which they provide patient care. Services will be provided in an
Ambulatory Care Services (ACS) clinic or a school-based center with a
focus on therapeutic interventions across the lifespan. Services include brief
evidence-based treatment for psychiatric disorders and assessing psychosocial
factors in patients with chronic medical conditions and may include substance
abuse screening and treatment. The BHP provides as needed: case management
and consultation, case coordination to facilitate referrals to specialty
care, and crisis intervention.Essential Functions:Provides high quality clinical services to referred individuals, including
short-term evidence-based interventions, support services, and
collaboration with other teams as needed. (70%)
Conducts brief diagnostic screening of patients using evidence-based
assessments and screening tools. (5%)
Provides health behavior change interventions using Motivational Interviewing.
(5%)
Consult with providers as part of the interdisciplinary team and generate
recommendations, referrals, and case management as needed. (5%)
Conduct safety and risk assessments as needed. (5%)
Generate documentation of assessment and intervention in the medical record in
a timely manner. (5%)
Provide education, treatment, and referrals to family members as
appropriate. (5%)
Education:Master's Degree from a certified Master's program in psychology,
counseling, social work, or other related human services degree.
Required
Work Experience:1-3 years Typically 2-3 years of clinical experience post master's degree
Required
Licenses:LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC State Licensing Board Required or
LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW State Licensing Board Required
and
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Performs patient care in accordance with evidence-based clinical framework;
achieves high standards of care through the implementation and supervision of
evidence based services and application of clinical policies and procedures
for all patients and staff within a variety of BHS clinic settings.
Knowledge and the ability to audit for compliance of State, Federal and
Agency mandated documentation.
Possesses critical thinking skills that lead to the identification of the
strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches
to problems.
Provides both clinical care and basic administrative assistance.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, Word.
Advanced knowledge and skills in effective psychological practice in primary
care medical settings, including evidence-based, brief therapy
modalities, crisis intervention, and risk assessment.
Knowledge of patient populations' cultural, religious, ethnic, and
social systems in interactions, care planning, and education.
Knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, diagnoses, treatment, and
prognosis.
Excellent interpersonal skills and motivation to work as part of a dynamic
interdisciplinary team in various settings.
Skill in providing care appropriate to the age of the patients served within
the clinic setting.
Skill in establishing a therapeutic alliance and engaging the patient in
collaborative goal setting and prioritizing patient needs as part of the care
team in the primary care clinic setting.
Ability to respond to feedback and incorporate it into practice.
Ability to manage the therapeutic relationship including triaging patient to
specialty mental health services and termination.
