Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist- Primary Care

Behavioral Health ClinicianLocation: UCHealth Primary Care YVMC, Steamboat Springs, CO. and Craig CO.Department: YVMC Primary Care - Steamboat/CraigWork Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)Shift: Days: 3 days at Steamboat Primary Care and 2 days at Craig Primary Care ClinicPay: $33.82 - $50.73 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experienceSummary: Provides triage, assessment and treatment to patients and families, assists with disposition planning and provision of education and resources, initiates psychiatric holds. Operates as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician.Responsibilities:Implements counseling/therapy for assigned patients in both individual and group settings. Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.Determines, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions. Participates and/or arranges case reviews/care conferences to evaluate progress.Assists with discharge planning and processes, including identification of community-based resources, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan. Assesses, collaborates and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.Utilizes appropriate teaching methods and/or referrals to ensure patient/family educational needs are met. Participates and/or trains new staff, students and interns as assigned.Requirements:Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.State licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Addiction Counselor (ACD), or other licensure/certification may be acceptable as approved by department leadership.Preferred: 2 years' relevant experience.