Behavioral Health Specialist Primary Care 2 - Boulder Community Health

Behavioral Health Specialist – LCSW
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303
$31.12 - $46.68 an hour - Full Time, Days. 40 hours a week.

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist - LCSW 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.
The Behavioral Health Specialist will provide direct social work/case management services to patients and/or families and the Care Team to ensure patients receive needed assessments, interventions, support and referrals. This person will work directly with providers and clinic care coordinators to ensure patients receive appropriate and successful referrals to behavioral health specialist and other community resources. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work and communicate well with others are critical aspects of this position.

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) degree
•Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 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

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado
Boulder Community Health’s vision is partnering to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We are a community owned-and-operated nonprofit health system dedicated to providing local access to high-quality medical care to our community in Boulder and surrounding areas.
We are known across Colorado for our clinical excellence in heart care, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics and cancer care. We’re proud of our tradition of being an early adopter of new technologies and medical techniques that improve care for our patients. We are a Certified Level II Trauma Center with numerous awards and recognition including the 2023 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care from Leapfrog, Money Magazine and Newsweek and Boulder Weekly’s 2022 Best Hospital.
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, living and working in Boulder means enjoying the outdoors and natural beauty, bringing a fresh perspective to healthcare practice.
As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more!

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.

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