Outpatient Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant

Company: CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 9, 2024

Job Description:

USD $29.81/Hr. to USD $46.34/Hr.Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region:
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen-both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.
CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.
Overview:
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills - but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
The Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant will act as an independent clinician and will be consulted by physicians to offer assistance to patients when habits, behaviors, stress, worry, or emotional concerns about physical or other life problems are interfering with daily life and/or overall health. Highlights of the position include the opportunity to work closely with medical professionals including PCPs and psychiatrists while independently diagnosing and treating patients using evidence-based psychosocial interventions such as CBT, motivational interviewing, behavioral activation, problem-solving, and distress tolerance. This position offers a gratifying blend of both therapist and case manager duties, and is engaging, dynamic, team-based, challenging, and community-oriented. Additionally, our Integrated Behavioral Health Program is rapidly expanding, so the ideal candidate will take advantage of the many opportunities available to shape the future of Integrated Behavioral Health.
Qualifications:
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

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  Master Degree
  
  
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  Minimum 2 years direct clinical experience delivering behavioral health care in a relevant setting.
  
  
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  Comfort with using clinical expertise in an independent manner.
  
  
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  Prior formal training and experience in brief, structured counseling techniques (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or Problem Solving Treatment (PST), etc.).
  
  
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  Competence with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and treatment planning based on these conditions.
  
  
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  Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
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  Demonstrated ability to establish rapport quickly with a wide range of people.
  
  
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  Proven ability to work within and coordinate a care team comprised of internal team members and community-based members.
  
  
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  Preferred experience: Experience with design, implementation, or maintenance of the IMPACT model, SBIRT model, or other appropriate evidence-based models of behavioral health care delivered in primary care settings. Experience working with medically ill patients in a primary care setting. Experience working with all age ranges of patients.
  
  
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  State of employment Licensed Clinical Social Worker or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
  
  
  Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
  This role works Monday to Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm). This role will be working with the undeserved and uninsured population.
  Your Connected Community:
  At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
  Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation.
  It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet - Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.
  Our Total Reward Offerings:
  At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer:
  
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    Several Medical, Dental, & Vision options.
    
    
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    Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that can include an employer contribution
    
    
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    401K with a generous match
    
    
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    Tuition Reimbursement
    
    
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    Student Loan Forgiveness and so much more
    
    
    View more on our benefits HERE (https://centura.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=447276&hashed=-1090637925) .
    Pay Range:
    $29.81 - $46.34 / hour
    Shift: Days
    Everyone Thrives Here
    You're different, and we love it. Your perspectives, your ways, what you are on a mission to go and do - we're all different, but we're also all equally connected and supported. We are here to cultivate you in an environment which not only lifts you up but propels you forward.
    We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment and we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For further information about this policy contact our Office of the General Counsel at 1-303-673-8166 (TTY: 711). Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment health and drug screen and background check.

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