Behavioral Health Provider

About Us: Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming space for all people on our staff, in our health centers, and in our community. We do this by tending to the team, respecting and honoring all people, jumping in, trying and learning, caring for our business, and returning to our mission.

Abortion Care: At PPRM, we all work in abortion care. This role supports abortion care through direct clinical triage, patient education, and follow-up, ensuring timely and empathetic support to those navigating abortion services.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• You must have a master’s degree in social work, have an active Colorado license in clinical social work (LCSW) with the ability to practice independently without clinical supervision.
• You must be willing to apply for and maintain licensure in New Mexico and Wyoming. Application will be facilitated by PPRM as needed.
• You have no restrictions on the ability to be credentialed with Medicaid or other payers
• You have no stipulations or complaints on clinical licensure
• You have at least two years’ experience in providing behavioral health interventions.
• You are experienced in working with diverse populations, including LQBTQ+ populations and supporting gender affirming care.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• You have excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• You are experienced in discussing sensitive information and education while reducing stigma required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.  

Provide Outstanding Patient Care:

At its core, your work is about providing care to patients who need you and doing so with the highest degree of competence and quality. You will triage behavioral health questions and concerns, in accordance with PPRM’s Medical Standards and Guidelines. You will provide crisis intervention and therapeutic intervention and will be a professional, nonjudgmental source of support to patients by offering information on reproductive, sexual health issues and gender affirming care both on site and/or by telemedicine. Additionally, you will collaborate with health center teams, including medical providers, to facilitate screening process and interpret results accordingly. Provide comprehensive behavioral health assessments and diagnosis where appropriate (in accordance with the DSM-V) using, provide effective treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, and assist clients in successfully achieving goals. As an experienced clinician with special populations, including those seeking gender affirming health treatment and family planning procedures, you will evaluate crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions. When indicated, you will make appropriate referrals to outside entities, including behavioral health specialists and others, to provide additional support, especially for the care of patients with complex needs like mental health, substance use, and other medical concerns. You will also develop and maintain professional relationships with patients to assist in the success of individual patient of treatment plans including providing appropriate follow-up care. You will provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers by working towards a positive outcome with any problems encountered. You will perform mandatory reporting to Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming State Departments of Health, when indicated.

Support Capacity-Building Efforts Internally and Externally:

You will be a vital part of the behavioral health team in assisting with the growth and development of PPRM’s Behavioral Health program. You may perform peer audits and provide feedback to others on your team. You will ensure compliance with regulatory standards and clinical best practices in behavioral health care delivery while cultivating a positive and inclusive culture. You will provide relevant education and collaborate with heatlh center teams and other community agencies in providing integrated behavioral health care. You will proactively and positively respond to change and others’ feedback. You will function with a low level of supervision.

Communication:

You will demonstrate and facilitate excellent written and verbal communication as well as organizational skills. You will have a knowledge of computer-based healthcare information systems and will utilize electronic health records and other systems to accurately document all interactions with clients, providers, and stakeholders in a timely manner. You will be able to manage technology independently.
Professional Development: You will stay updated on industry trends, evidence-based practices, and regulatory changes in behavioral health care. You will participate in interdisciplinary meetings, staff training and professional development activities.

Benefits:

• Medical/Vision/Dental, with extended mental health coverage
• Accrued PTO and Sick Time
• 401k/Safe Harbor Contributions (PPRM contributes up to 3% of your pay to your 401k after 1 year of service)
• Tuition reimbursement program for qualifying degrees and certificates
• A clinical ladder program that supports professional development and skill expansion
• Employee Assistance Program and WorkLife Partnership.
• Paid Family Leave/Paid Parental Leave and MORE! 

To learn more about our amazing benefits visit us HERE.

COVID-19 Protocol: Vaccination against COVID-19 will no longer be a condition of employment. However, all Health Center/Patient or Community Facing Employees, must have the COVID vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1st. Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date. 

Flu Protocol: All employees working directly with patients, the community or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 – April 30 each year (Flu Season). Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date. 

Background Check Required: Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.