Behavioral Health Provider - LCSW/LPC

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare, we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we provide comprehensive services—including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach—to individuals and families throughout the Denver Metro area.

With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives, including your own, STRIDE is the place for you.

Work Location: Overland Clinic

This role will rotate between our school-based clinics, working on-site at one location daily and providing remote support to the other school-based clinic sites. (Horizon , Smoky Hill , and Alameda )

General Purpose: This Licensed Master’s Level Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) provides clinical mental health services to patients in our highly integrated primary care setting. Behavioral Health Providers (BHPs) work collaboratively with primary care and dental providers to reduce barriers to mental health care. Much of the day is spent providing brief screenings, assessments, psycho-education and brief therapeutic services in the medical exam room or an in-clinic consultation room. BHPs carry a small caseload of patients for therapy services. BHPs may also work in collaboration with internal and external psychiatric providers to enhance the care of patients taking medication. This position is entirely clinical in nature and responsibility.

Essential Duties/Position Responsibilities:

• Deliver brief clinical interventions to STRIDE’s patient population in an integrated primary care setting, including screening/assessment for behavioral health disorders, substance use concerns, stress, and/or behavioral challenges with medical regimen, and providing brief therapy services when indicated.
• Provide sensitive mental health and substance use treatment to individuals and families from different backgrounds.
• Contribute as a member of multidisciplinary teams (comprised of medical, dental, care coordination, health education and other BHPs) in delivering behavioral health services to STRIDE’s patients.
• Collaborate in implementing and developing innovative service line approaches.
• Interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers, and community partners.