Vail Health Hospital·Edwards, Colorado
Provide direct clinical behavioral health services including individual, group, and family therapy for complex disorders. Maintain a caseload of at least 32 billable hours per week and develop specialized clinical programming.
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system.
Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital.
This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail.
Learn more about Vail Health here.
Relocation and housing available!
Vail Health Behavioral Health is designated as as a Colorado Health Service Corps Site to receive funding for qualifying educational loans.
About Us Striving to be the model of integrated and exceptional behavioral health treatment, research, education, and innovation by sustainably implementing an accessible and effective Behavioral Healthcare model that delivers, supports, and promotes a full continuum of care across our Mountain Communities.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Care Model: Join a cutting-edge approach to behavioral health that integrates the latest research and therapies.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your commitment to excellence and compassion.
Professional Growth: We are committed to your development with ongoing training, education, and career advancement opportunities.
State-of-the-Art Facility: Utilize the best tools and resources in a newly designed, modern healthcare setting.
Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families, contributing to their journey towards recovery and wellness.
About the opportunity: This Outpatient Behavioral Health Specialty Clinician reports to the Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health and will serve as a behavioral health provider providing direct clinical services across various population and clinic settings.
Services will include individual, group, couples, and family-based therapeutic services focusing on interdisciplinary treatment of complex behavioral health disorders.
What you will do: Under the supervision of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Director, the Outpatient Behavioral Health Specialty Clinician provides high-level outpatient behavioral health services, with a specialty emphasis on a specific designated area of clinical specialty or concentration.
Services will include individual, group, and family-based therapeutic services focusing on interdisciplinary treatment of complex, comorbid, and/or treatment resistant behavioral health disorders.
This includes maintaining a caseload of minimally 32 billable clinical hours per week.
As needed or directed, this position develops comprehensive clinical programming and/or curriculum specific to a clinical specialty and ensures all service delivery is aligned with all state, local, federal, and regulatory requirements.
This position will maintain a comprehensive caseload that is based on community need, patient population need, and services will be delivered across all Outpatient Clinics.
Maintains excellence clinical documentation in alignment with local, internal, state, federal, and regulatory standards and compliance.
Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must be HIPAA compliant This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job.
It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
What you will need: Experience: 3 years of experience in an outpatient or community behavioral health setting.
Specific focus, training, or expertise in designated area of clinical specialty or concentration.
Requires a Master's degree and a valid Colorado license (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) with at least 3 years of outpatient experience. Proficiency in APA ethical codes and Colorado mental health laws is required, with bilingual skills preferred.
Market context
In Colorado, behavioral-health practicum and internship roles often draw steady interest from students preparing for licensure, especially in mental health and substance use treatment settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who are already enrolled in a qualifying master’s program, eligible for placement, and ready to learn under licensed supervision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your program’s placement rules and tailor your application to your licensure goals.
