Behavioral Health Provider

Position Overview

Behavioral Health Provider – Open Rank

Job Title:

Behavioral Health Provider / Instructor / Senior Instructor (Open Rank) – Non‑Tenure

Department:
College of Nursing

Location:

Sheridan Health Services – 3525 W. Oxford Ave, Unit G1, Denver, CO 80236

Position #:  
• Requisition #: 37724

Full‑time (1.00 FTE), benefits‑eligible, clinic‑based behavioral health provider with instructional responsibilities in the College of Nursing’s Non‑Tenure Clinical Practice Track.

The College of Nursing seeks a full‑time, clinic‑based Behavioral Health Provider to work within Sheridan Health Services, a federally qualified community health center serving residents of Arapahoe, Denver, and Jefferson counties. The role includes direct patient care, interdisciplinary teamwork, and educational responsibilities for nursing students.

• Provide brief behavioral health therapy and screenings in an integrated medical setting for patients ages 0‑99.
• Deliver general outpatient behavioral health treatment via individual therapy, care coordination, crisis management, skill building, and psycho‑education.
• Offer couples and/or family therapy as appropriately qualified.
• Conduct therapy and integrated care screenings virtually via telehealth per patient and clinic staffing needs.
• Participate as a member of multidisciplinary teams (medical, psychiatry, dental, pharmacy, patient navigation, health education, and other BHPs) to deliver behavioral health services.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, school personnel, family members, patient navigators, and other community partners.
• Assess crisis situations and take appropriate action to ensure client and clinic safety.
• Utilize best practices within appropriate professional limits.
• Demonstrate strong customer service, communication, and professionalism with clinic users, co‑workers, and external agencies.
• Attend scheduled behavioral health team meetings, interdisciplinary work groups, monthly staff meetings, and other required meetings.
• Complete accurate, timely clinical and administrative documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Manage financial and clinical information required for reimbursement of services.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Behavioral Health Program Director or Executive Director.
• Work onsite at the Denver location.

• Medical, dental, and additional insurance (disability, life, vision)
• 401(a) retirement plan – Employer contributes 10% of gross pay
• Paid Time Off – Accruals over the year
• Vacation: 22 days/year (max 352 hrs)
• Sick days: 15 days/year (unlimited accrual)
• Holiday days: 10 days/year
• Tuition benefits – available on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass – reduced RTD bus and light‑rail rates

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a closely related field.
• For Licensed candidates:
  Current licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Counselor (or equivalent) in good standing and, if required, Colorado license by hire.
• For Unlicensed candidates:
  Master’s degree as above; may work toward Colorado licensure during the application process.
• Demonstrated leadership in behavioral health practice.
• Experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities.

• Bilingual Spanish/English skills at a conversational level for daily clinical use.
• Experience with population‑based outcomes and integrating social‑justice perspectives.
• Experience with trauma‑informed, prevention, and early‑intervention approaches, including co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experience conducting therapy via telehealth/virtual platforms.
• Experience utilizing language interpreters in behavioral health or medical settings.
• Current licensure as Certified Addictions Specialist or Licensed Addictions Counselor.

• Willingness and ability to obtain Colorado licenses, valid NPI number, CAQH profile, BLS/CPR certification, and maintain credentialing with health plans.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment with biological hazard exposure.
• Availability to work weekends as needed.
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