Description

STRIDE Community Health Center is a 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a 30-year history of providing primary care and other health-related services in a community-based setting. Established in 1989 in response to the primary health care needs of the medically indigent population in suburban Denver, STRIDE Community Health Center has the largest population base of any FQHC in Colorado and provides primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, care coordination, patient navigation, pharmacy, and outreach and enrollment services in accordance with its mission.

What will you be doing in this role? A successful candidate will:

General Purpose: 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, psychoeducation 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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Deliver brief clinical interventions to STRIDE’s diverse 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 culturally sensitive mental health and substance use treatment to individuals and families from diverse 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

We Offer $70,000-$82,000 annually including:

• Medical, Dental, and Optional Vision Insurance.
• Paid-Time-Off (PTO) and paid holiday!
• Company Paid Life Insurance, short term, and long-term disability.
• A 401K retirement savings plan & match!
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care options.
• Loan Forgiveness, tuition reimbursement, and CME to qualified candidates.
• One professional license membership along with your license, DEA, board certification are paid by STRIDE.
• And more!

Qualifications

Knowledge, skill and ability:

• 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

Education or Formal Training:

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

Other Requirements:

• 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

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

Material and equipment directly used: Computer, printer, multi-line telephone systems, fax machine, copy machine, calculator, and all Microsoft Office 365 products (including Outlook, Excel, Power PBI, Teams), and the internet.Experience working with EPIC Electronic Health Record, or other EHR platforms

Working environment/physical activities: Office environment within a clinical setting. Enters data into computer programs via computer/laptop, mouse, and keyboard. Moves about the office environment and occasionally to other locations. Moves/transports objects up to 25 lbs occasionally. Communicates information to others via computer, internet, and telephone. Discerns/analyzes information from others to assist in decision making

Join Us. Together We Improve lives.

STRIDE conducts a background check, including criminal history, education, license and certification.

STRIDE recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our organization. STRIDE is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. STRIDE does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

A successful candidate will live STRIDE ICARE values:

Integrity doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Compassion meeting the patient where they’re at with empathy.

Accountability doing what we say were going to do.

Respect showing attention to human dignity.

Excellence having a growth mindset; striving to learn more and practice continuous improvement.

In an aim to help keep our patients, staff, and communities safe, STRIDE requires that all hired employees be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and to obtain an annual flu shot. STRIDE CHC employees are also required to be screened for tuberculosis and to complete a PPD test.