Behavioral Health Counselor

Position: Behavioral Health Counselor - FT
Location: Haxtun

Behavioral Health Counselor Join Haxtun Health and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients in our rural community. As a Behavioral Health Counselor, you’ll provide compassionate, patient-centered care while working alongside an integrated healthcare team to support the mental, emotional, and overall well-being of those we serve.

Starting Pay Range: $73,112/yr – $95,045.60/yr, depending on experience

Position Status:
Full-time, exempt

Shift: Day Application. Applications will close sooner if a qualified candidate is identified.

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Counselor provides comprehensive behavioral health services to patients within a rural healthcare setting, including assessment, counseling, treatment planning, and care coordination within the scope of licensure. This position works collaboratively with providers and interdisciplinary care team members to deliver integrated, patient-centered care, support patients experiencing behavioral health needs or crises, and connect patients with appropriate medical, behavioral health, and community resources.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related field

Current, active Colorado licensure required (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
Strong assessment, treatment planning, and counseling skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage a caseload and prioritize effectively

Compassion, empathy, and respect for diverse populations

Flexibility to adapt to changing patient and organizational needs

Proficiency with electronic health records and standard office software

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience providing behavioral health services in a clinical or community setting

Experience working with diverse populations

Experience in a rural or integrated care setting

Benefits at Haxtun Health:

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

Health Insurance:
Haxtun Health covers 100% of employee only premiums for all health insurance plans. We also contribute a portion of the premiums for additional plan selections, including spouse, children, or family plans as applicable.

Dental and Vision Insurance: (optional) Haxtun Health pays 50% of the premiums, including spouse, children, or family, as applicable.

Paid Time Off (PTO):
Accrued at approximately 17 days for the first year of employment for hourly employees and 22 days for the first year of employment for salaried employees. PTO accrual increases as your length of service increases. This includes holidays.

Sick Leave:
Up to 48 hours per year.

Retirement Plan:
Up to a 3% employer match, which increases with your length of service. New employees are automatically enrolled at a 1% contribution rate (can be opted out). Employees must complete 5 years of employment to be 100% vested.

Employee Health Payment Match:
Haxtun Health matches employee payments up to $1,000 per year per family for services received at Haxtun Health’s hospital or clinics.

Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI):
Haxtun Health participates in the CO FAMLI program, which is a social insurance program that provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.

Term Life Insurance: 1 x annual salary term life provided by HHD, no employee premium ($200,000 Max.). Additional voluntary life insurance coverage for the employee and family is an option which can be purchased by the employee.

Other Benefits Include:
Employee Assistance Program, Employee Purchasing Program, MASA Medical Transport Services (Air & Ambulance Supplemental), College Invest (529 College Savings Plan), accidental death…