Behavioral Health Provider - LCSW/LPC

About the role

STRIDE Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center located in the Denver Metro area. We offer a wide range of services including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach. This position involves providing clinical mental health services in an integrated primary care setting.

Essential Duties/Position Responsibilities

• Deliver brief clinical interventions to STRIDE’s patient population in an integrated primary care setting, including screening/assessment for behavioral health disorders, substance use concerns, stress, and/or behavioral challenges with medical regimen, and providing brief therapy services when indicated.
• Provide sensitive mental health and substance use treatment to individuals and families from different backgrounds.
• Contribute as a member of multidisciplinary teams (comprised of medical, dental, care coordination, health education and other BHPs) in delivering behavioral health services to STRIDE’s patients.
• Collaborate in implementing and developing innovative service line approaches.
• Interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers, and community partners.

STRIDE Values

• Community: All are welcome at STRIDE - our patients are the center of our work.
• Trust: Our patients feel safe, empowered, and supported.
• Value: We respond to patients' needs by providing effective, affordable care.
• Compassion: We treat patients with kindness, empathy, and dignity.

Education

• Required: Master’s degree completed in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Social Work degree and licensure may be required depending on site.
• Required: Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in active and good standing; Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in good standing will also be considered depending on previous experience in similar settings and site/location availability.
• Bilingual candidates preferred but not required.
• Required: BLS Certification.

Experience

• PREFERRED: Experience working with diverse patient populations.
• PREFERRED: Experience working in health psychology or integrated care settings.
• PREFERRED: Experience working with co-occurring substance use disorders and/or Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services.
• PREFERRED: Experience working with individuals throughout the lifespan.

Skills & Expertise

• Work independently and alongside other medical and behavioral health providers in the clinic.
• Organize work in a manner that ensures accuracy and efficiency, including the ability to drive between clinics to provide services as needed.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data to determine the appropriate services needed for patients.
• Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations.
• Ability to complete clinical documentation within 72 hours of encounter.
• Ability to handle HIPAA sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of patients, employees, and business information.

Tools you’ll use

• Computer, printer, multi-line telephone systems, fax machine, copy machine, calculator, and all Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel and the internet.

Working Environment and Physical Activities

• Office environment within a clinical setting.
• Moves/transports objects up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 75 lbs occasionally to various locations throughout the metro area.
• Communicates information to others.
• Discerns/analyzes information from others to assist in decision making.

Compensation

• Unlicensed (PSYC, LPCC, LSW, CSWC): Starting at $61,800 annually
• Unlicensed Doctoral (PsyD): Starting at $65,000 annually
• Licensed – Master’s Level (LCSW, LPC, LMFT): $72,000–$82,000 annually

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
• 401(k) with matching
• Work-life balance
• NHSC Loan Repayment
• Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• No nights, weekends, or major holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, more

Why STRIDE?

• A comprehensive full-time benefits package that promotes professional growth, well-being, and financial security.

Health and Safety Commitment

• All new hires at STRIDE must receive an annual flu shot or provide an exemption, as well as undergo tuberculosis screening and testing.