Care Coordinator - LPC / LCSW - Behavioral Health
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303
$37.20 - $55.80 an hour - Per Diem Days, Various hours per week
* Range includes per diem differential +$2.50/hr for weekend shifts.
Boulder Community Health is seeking a Case Manager LPC or LCSW that is responsible for providing psychotherapy and care management services. The position requires the ability to promote coordination, collaboration and continuity of care from admission through discharge and post-discharge. The position necessitates leadership skills with the ability to direct and evaluate all aspects of patient care, and to assure that care is delivered in a timely, effective and efficient manner. The position interacts with payors to determine the appropriate length of stay, care interventions and discharge plan, utilizing the resources available within the patient’s care network. The position requires an ongoing knowledge of managed care and how best to deal with payors.
Benefits:
•403(b)Retirement plan
•Education assistance program
•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family
Qualifications
•2-3 years of psychiatric patient care coordination experience strongly preferred.
•Master’s Degree in Social Work, Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology or Psychiatric Nursing or related field is required for non-licensed Therapists.
•Must be licensed or eligible for licensure.
•CAC II or III; experience in a Chemical Dependency Treatment setting, preferred.
•Colorado LPC or LCSW Licensure required, LCSW preferred, for Licensed Care Coordinator position.
•Colorado Unlicensed Psychotherapist, LPC Candidate, LSW or Licensed Addictions Counselor required within 3 months of hire for non-licensed Care Coordinators.
•2-3 years’ experience in a psychiatric setting inpatient and/or outpatient.
•Recovery experience preferred.
Responsibilities
•Assist in admission and orientation of patients.
•Review initial assessment(s) and assist in completion.
•Conduct patient assessment evaluation and communication to the attending M.D. and treatment team.
•Provide leadership in completion of the Master Treatment Plan and ongoing treatment goals.
•Develop, coordinate and complete discharge planning.
•Facilitate patient access to needed resources and aid in the development of alternatives as necessary to meet identified needs.
•Maintain collateral contacts with family or support systems, outside agencies and professionals as necessary.
•Attend and participate in team clinical supervision, team meeting and treatment planning.
•Meet with patients during each scheduled treatment day to assess and evaluate status and discuss measurable treatment goals.
•Actively involve the patient, family and support system in planning and implementation of care.
•Maintain communication with patient’s referring therapist, psychiatrist and/or primary care physician.
•Discuss Advanced Directives with patient as appropriate.
•Assist in managing the patient milieu.
About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.
EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position is an internal opening and will close in 7 days. Applications will be accepted until the closing date.