Behavioral Health Advocate Eagle Valley Family Practice Clinic, Eagle CO

Job Details

We're looking for a Behavioral Health Advocate to work full-time in our Eagle Valley Family Practice Clinic in Eagle, CO! Great schedule: Monday through Thursday, day shift!

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a patient advocate.
• Communicate patient’s health status accurately in verbal and written reports to appropriate health care providers (i.e. behavioral health practitioners, nurse supervisor, providers).
• Communicate effectively, courteously and collaboratively with patient/family, providers, supervisors and co-workers.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Behavioral Health Advocate Duties

• Collaborates with the Clinic Director to integrate patient into behavioral health, care coordination and care management planning and communications, assuring that the patient is informed and supported in decision-making.
• Under the direction of Clinic Director, Behavioral Health Director, providers, or nursing staff, contribute to patient education, resources, coaching and support of patients at Internal Medicine prior to discharge.
• Affords assistance in managing patients identified by the Internal Medicine team as highest risk or in need of care management.
• Affords assistance in managing all health patients to reduce risk, decrease hospital and ER utilization, and improve outcomes.
• Affords assistance in maintaining a care management registry for documentation of highest risk patients, care management interventions, and care plans.
• Communicates in a timely and consistent manner with the Clinic Director and Internal Medicine team to identify highest risk patients and to maximize the management of patient needs and related risk reduction.
• Coordinates care with other care managers (home health care, payer case managers, RN Case Managers etc.), community social resources and specialists to maximize care and promote patient safety.
• Utilizes behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing during integrated visits to assist patients in adopting healthy behaviors, improving self-care, improving social support and managing chronic disease.
• Provides culturally appropriate health education and basic counseling on medical, social and lifestyle recommendations, within scope of licensure and/or training and within scope of practice.
• Develops and supports effective partnerships within the community to best meet patient needs.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth through participation in workshops, educational programs, and review of literature, in-services, and staff meetings to meet the changing needs of patients and health team members.
• Sets up and performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or bachelor's Degree in related field is preferred but not required.
• Current BLS endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 3 months of hire.

Skills

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and present verbal instructions and to exchange verbal information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with patients/families, co-workers and others.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in Windows based computer environment.
• Ability to work in professional manner.

Experience

• Experience in behavioral health and/or substance abuse field is preferred.
• CAC I or higher is preferred.

Salary

$20.00 to 28.87/hour Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience. Annual Bonuses based upon organizational and individual performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents.
• Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
• Tuition Assistance Available.
• Retail 401(a) and 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services.
• Voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s).
• Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
• Loan Repayment Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!