Bilingual Behavioral Health Counselor Open Rank- in the Non-Tenure Clinical Practice Track
Bilingual Behavioral Health Counselor Open Rank- in the Non-Tenure Clinical Practice Track
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department:College of Nursing
Job Title: Bilingual Behavioral Health Counselor / Open Rank in the NonTenure Clinical Practice Track
Position #: Requisition #:35805
Job Summary:
Health care provider positions at Sheridan Health Services (SHS) such as this one qualify for federal and state loan repayment(more info at: https://tinyurl/pts4k4z2.
The College of Nursing has an opening for a fulltime 1.00 FTE) benefitseligible Licensed Bilingual Behavioral Health Provider / Open rank in the NonTenure Clinical Practice Track within its federally qualified community health center Sheridan Health Services (SHS) located in southwest Denver CO (zip code: 80236. This position is clinic based as a mental health provider and includes an instructor level nontenure clinical teaching track appointment within the College of Nursing.
Clinic Description:
SHS is a multisite nursemanaged FQHC funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration Bureau of Primary Healthcare; and is a collaborative effort between the College of Nursing and the Sheridan School District. There are now three convenient locations to serve community health needs primarily for residents of Arapahoe Denver Adams and Jefferson counties. The CU Youth Health Clinic is located in the Sheridan School District Administration building in Englewood CO. The CU Belleview Point Health Clinic is located in southwest Aurora and the CU Family Health Clinic is located in southwest Denver on the Fort Logan campus and provides services to adults and children 65 of whom identify as Latinx and 42 of whom are best served in another language with Spanish being the predominant second language. Services offered include primary care across the lifespan; prenatal and postpartum gynecology dentistry pharmacy behavioral health and outpatient substance abuse treatment. SHS is a PatientCentered Medical Home and as such we uphold a model of care that places the patient at the center incorporating the values and beliefs of the patient in all decisionmaking. We extend the reach of the clinic through public health outreach where nursing students provide community outreach health education and home visitation services. Received:
Direct supervision will be provided by the Behavioral Health Program Director.
Supervision Exercised:
Opportunities to provide supervision to Masters level counseling/social work students available. Opportunities to provide clinical supervision of unlicensed Behavioral Health Providers as available
Examples of Work Performed:
Behavioral Health Service Provision 90:
- Provide brief behavioral health therapy and screenings in an integrated medical setting for patients across the lifespan (ages 099
- Provide general outpatient behavioral health treatment via individual therapy care coordination crisis management skill building and psychoeducation to ages 099.
- Provide couples and/or family therapy as appropriately qualified/trained
- Conduct therapy and integrated care screenings virtually via telehealth platform per patient and clinic staffing needs
- Contribute as a member of multidisciplinary teams (comprised of medical psychiatry dental pharmacy patient navigation health education and other BHPs) in delivering behavioral health services to patients
- Provide care coordination with providers of service including but not limited to primary care providers school personnel family members patient navigators and other mental health and community partners.
- Evaluate crisis situations and take appropriate action to ensure client safety and the safety of all clinic users.
- Utilize best practices and provide all treatment within appropriate limits.
- Expected to demonstrate high quality customer service focus good communication and professionalism with clinic users coworkers and representatives from outside agencies and to enhance community relationships.
Administrative 10
- Participate in scheduled behavioral health team meetings interdisciplinary work groups monthly staff meetings and other required meetings.
- Complete all required clinical and administrative documentation to accepted standards of practice accurately legibly and by established timelines on electronic health record system and paper as needed.
- Complete and follow through with financial and clinical information necessary to ensure reimbursement for provided services.
- Performs other duties as determined by the Behavioral Health Program Director or Executive Director.
- Completes necessary documentation.
Work Location:
Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Denver CO.
Why Join Us:
We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10 of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) loan repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) if eligible
- Continuing professional development funds
To see what benefits are available please visit: Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor or Senior Instructor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Instructor:
- Masters degree in social work counseling or closely related field.
- Current licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Licensed Professional Counselor or similar.
- Current licensure in good standing (any state). Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORADepartment of Regulatory Agencies. Must have CO licensures by date of hire.
- Current licensure in good standing (any state). Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORADepartment of Regulatory Agencies. Must have CO licensures by date of hire.
- Two 2 years of experience providing behavioral health services in a medical setting community mental health outpatient/inpatient mental health and/or substance use or other related setting.
Senior Instructor:
- Masters degree in social work counseling or closely related field.
- Current licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Licensed Professional Counselor or similar.
- Current licensure in good standing (any state). Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORADepartment of Regulatory Agencies. Must have CO licensures by date of hire.
- Current licensure in good standing (any state). Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORADepartment of Regulatory Agencies. Must have CO licensures by date of hire.
- Two 2 years of experience providing behavioral health services in a medical setting community mental health outpatient/inpatient mental health and/or substance use or other related setting.
- Demonstrated leadership in area of practice.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with population based outcomes.
- One year of electronic health record experience.
- Experience with care delivery that incorporates a social justice perspective around the intersectionality of racism classism LGBTQ issues social determinants of health and other forms of oppression.
- Experience with prevention and early intervention approaches utilizing trauma informed care and working with cooccurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Experience with conducting therapy via telehealth/virtual platforms
- Experience utilizing language interpreters in a behavioral health and/or medical setting
- Current licensure as Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) or Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC)
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be willing and able to utilize bilingual skills (Spanish/English) at a conversational level in a clinical setting on a daily basis.
- Must be willing and able to obtain Colorado licenses by date of hire.
- Must be willing and able to obtain valid NPI number by date of hire
- Must be willing and able to complete CAQH by date of hire
- Must be willing and able to obtain current BLS/CPR certification within one month of hire.
- Must be willing and able to actively participate in health plan contracts
- Must be willing and able to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current
- Must be willing and able to ensure strict compliance with University and professional policies/procedures
- Must be willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.
- Must be willing and able to work weekends as required
Competencies:
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of staff faculty community members and clients.
- Expertise in clinical assessment and therapeutic interventions with children and youth adults families and groups.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of primary carebehavioral health integrated programs including fundamental elements of colocated and/or fully integrated services.
- Ability to effectively utilize computer and electronic medical record.
- Ability to provide a minimum of 30 billable client contacts per 40hour work week
How to Apply:
For full consideration please submit the following document(s):
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address
Questions should be directed to: College of Nursing Human Resources at
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by January 13 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
- Instructor: $69783 $78090 annually
- Senior Instructor: $70480 $78870 annually
The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is nonexempt.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer respectively. In addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Employment Type
Full-Time
