Behavioral Health Counselor

Provides triage, assessment and treatment to patients and families, assists with disposition planning and provision of education and resources, initiates psychiatric holds. Implements counseling/therapy for assigned patients in both individual and group settings. Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient’s family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives. Determines, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions. Participates and/or arranges case reviews/care conferences to evaluate progress. Assists with discharge planning and processes, including identification of community-based resources, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan. Assesses, collaborates and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team. Utilizes appropriate teaching methods and/or referrals to ensure patient/family educational needs are met. Participates and/or trains new staff, students and interns as assigned.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Behavioral Health Counselor in 1024 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA is between $32,000 - $45,000 per year. This range is based on the experience of the Behavioral Health Counselor and the industry they are in.

UCHealth is a not-for-profit health care system, headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, that includes hospitals and facilities throughout Colorado. It also includes affiliated hospitals in Wyoming and Nebraska.