Behavioral Health Provider - Street Medicine

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare—we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we provide comprehensive services—including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach—to individuals and families throughout the Denver Metro area. With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind.

About the role

This Licensed Master’s Level Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) provides clinical mental health services to patients in our highly integrated primary care setting. Behavioral Health Providers (BHPs) work collaboratively with primary care and dental providers to reduce barriers to mental health care. Much of the day is spent providing brief screenings, assessments, psycho-education, and brief therapeutic services in the medical exam room or an in-clinic consultation room. BHPs carry a small caseload of patients for therapy services. BHPs may also work in collaboration with internal and external psychiatric providers to enhance the care of patients taking medication. This position is entirely clinical in nature and responsibility.

Location: Aurora Navigation Center, 15500 E. 40th Ave. Denver, CO. 80239. Staff may be required to provide coverage at other locations as needed.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• BLS Certification.
• Bilingual candidates preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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.
• Analyze and synthesize data to determine the appropriate services needed for patients.
• Exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations.
• Complete clinical documentation within 72 hours of encounter.
• Handle HIPAA-sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
• Protect the confidentiality of patients, employees, and business information.

Tools

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

Working Environment

• Office environment within a clinical setting.
• Enters data into computer programs via computer, mouse, and keyboard.
• 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.

Schedule

• 5-day, 8-hour shifts.
• 40 hours a week.

Pay

$72,000–$82,000, depending on experience. This range reflects STRIDE’s good faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. The final salary for the selected candidate will be determined based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, specialty, and training.

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, and more.

A 90-day probationary period is implemented for all new employees to evaluate performance and assess cultural alignment.