• Job Description

  Req#: BEHAV004500

  Living in the Roaring Fork Valley can lead to a lifetime of adventures!

  We're looking for a full time Behavioral Health Advocate to join our Silt Clinic team located in Silt, CO!

  As the Behavioral Health Advocate, you will

  1. Under direction from the Behavioral Health Supervisor and the Silt Clinic Director, provide care coordination services to patients who are most at risk for health deterioration, Social Determinates of Health, sentinel events and/or poor outcomes.
  2. Assist the Silt Clinic team and the Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) in maintaining a central role in the coordination and management of care of vulnerable patients and that patients receive comprehensive care across multiple health settings and providers; to ensure continuity and coordination of care across transitions of care for all patients, with special attention to patients with complex medical, behavioral and social needs.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education:

  • Associate or bachelor's Degree in related field is preferred.
  • Significant experience in the behavioral health and/or substance abuse field will be considered, in place of a degree.
  • Current BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 3 months of hire.

  Skills:

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to understand and present verbal instructions and to exchange verbal information.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with patients/families, co-workers and others.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.
  • Ability to work in Windows based computer environment.
  • Ability to work in professional manner.

  Experience:

  • 1 year of medical or behavioral health experience, required.
  • Preferred: Experience working with Substance Abuse issues.

  CAC I or higher preferred or willing to obtain.

  SALARY RANGE

  • ‎$20.00 to $28.87/hour
  • Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.

  BENEFITS

  • Retirement plans 401(a) and 403(b) plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual Bonus to eligible PRN employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
  • Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
  • Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes

  Loan Repayment:

  Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

  APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE

  This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

  About Us
  Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size.

  Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks.

  At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Valley View is an independent, non-profit health system focused on personalized care. PeopleCare. That’s Valley View.

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