1. Under the supervision of the Director of Inpatient Clinical Services, the Inpatient Behavioral Health Provider provides high-level, intensive inpatient behavioral health services, with a specialty emphasis on acute or high-risk populations including patients who are actively suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, or gravely disabled.
2. Services will primarily include individual and family-based therapeutic services focusing on interdisciplinary treatment of complex, comorbid, and/or treatment resistant behavioral health disorders. Other clinical activities may include: group work, facilitation of art or music based therapy, and milieu work. This includes maintaining a caseload of minimally 32 billable clinical hours per week.
3. This position provides on-call services for acute therapeutic needs on a rotating basis.
4. Works closely with other healthcare providers, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
5. Works with the multidisciplinary team to create holistic treatment plans and discharge plans individualized for each patient. The position effectively educates and communicates with patients, families, and the care team regarding treatment progress and any necessary adjustments.
6. Implements de-escalation techniques and initiating emergency treatment protocols when necessary and responds to psychiatric emergencies, including risk assessments for suicide or violence.
7. As needed or directed, this position develops comprehensive clinical programming and/or curriculum specific to high-risk populations and ensures all service delivery is aligned with all state, local, federal, and regulatory requirements.
8. Maintains excellence clinical documentation in alignment with local, internal, state, federal, and regulatory standards and compliance.
9. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
10. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant

• At least two years of experience in a behavioral health setting, preferably an inpatient psychiatric unit, required.
• Documented experience in crisis response and working with acute populations, required.
• Rural behavioral health experience with specific knowledge of resources and community agencies specific to Eagle County, preferred.
• Understanding of Colorado laws and regulations as they relate to the mental health practices, privacy, confidentiality, supervision, and ethical delivery of care, preferred.
• Bilingual; English/Spanish preferred

• State of Colorado Licensed Psychologist (LP)
• State of Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• State of Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

• Basic Life Support (BLS), required.

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

• Doctoral or master’s degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, social work, counseling, or related field, required.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

• 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

• • 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. Examples: Clinical Focus within: early childhood, complex family dynamics, high conflict couples
  • Understanding of Colorado laws and regulations as they relate to the mental health practices, privacy, confidentiality, supervision, and ethical delivery of care.
  • Experience overseeing accurate and timely data collection and data reporting to include Medicaid billing or reporting requirements.
  • Behavioral Health Provider License issued by the state of Colorado with 3 years of applicable behavioral health experience. Acceptable licenses: Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
  • Expertise in American Psychological Association (APA) ethical codes and applicable statutes.
  • Rural behavioral health experience with specific knowledge of resources and community agencies specific to Eagle County preferred.
  • A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Vail Health.
  • Strong customer-service focus; excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven ability to work patiently, persuasively, and effectively with a wide variety of people.
  • Superior organizational skills: a work style that is thorough, accurate and detail-oriented; the ability to follow through on projects with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work well within the organizational structure
  • Bilingual Preferred

• State of Colorado Licensed Psychologist (LP)
• State of Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• State of Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

• Master’s degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or related field.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

1. Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, family, and other necessary collateral persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and interpreting medical and psychological tests; and ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results. Formulates accurate diagnoses based on clinical assessment and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
2. Responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive clinical programming, treatment planning, and/or curriculum development. Ensures all service delivery is evidence-based and aligned with all state, local, federal, and regulatory requirements. This includes treating patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with patients; providing instructions; and monitoring effects of medications. 
3. Prescribes medication that can alter chemical imbalances affecting the patient’s state of mind and behavior.
4. Engages in active on-call rotation to ensure timely consultation and intervention for urgent psychiatric issues. This includes responding to after-hours calls from nursing staff or other providers regarding patient emergencies or concerns, and may require in-person call coverage. Provides guidance and support to on-call staff and assists in decision-making for critical patient care situations.
5. Supports Utilization Management/Utilization Review, insurance authorization, and other patient financial resources as needed, such as through engagement of peer to peer, doc to doc, or compiling documentation support.
6. Collaborates closely with psychologists, therapists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and holistic care. 
7. As appropriate, consults with external providers, schools, and community agencies to coordinate aftercare plans and support transitions.
8. Provides consultation and clinical training to staff members on various medical and behavioral health subjects to include medication management and psychiatric evaluations.
9. Serves as a collaborative resource and psychiatric expert across the Vail Health system supporting other service lines as appropriate. 
10. Serves as a liaison with other psychiatric staff and consultants and provides coverage for those persons.
11. Maintains a comprehensive caseload that is based on facility need and may vary based on patient census.  
12. Maintains excellence in clinical documentation in alignment with local, internal, state, federal, and regulatory standards and compliance.
13. Serves as a community leader providing outreach, education, and engagement across the community as needed. 
14. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
15. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

• Certification(s):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), required.
• Computer / Typing:
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

• Education:
  • Graduation from an accredited (NCCPA) Physician Assistant (PA) program, an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program or the equivalent, required.

Application close date: this position will remain open until filled

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

1. Under the supervision of the Student Training Coordinator and Outpatient Behavioral Health Director, the Postdoctoral Fellow provides general outpatient behavioral health services, with a specialty emphasis on a designated area of clinical specialty or concentration. Services will include individual, group, and family-based therapeutic services focusing on interdisciplinary treatment of complex behavioral health disorders. This includes maintaining a caseload of a set number of billable clinical hours per week for both outpatient and specialty services. 
2. As needed or directed, this position develops 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.
3. This position will maintain a complete caseload that is based on community need, patient population need, and services will be delivered across all Outpatient Clinics.
4.  In collaboration with the Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health, the Fellow ensures appropriate data collection, data monitoring, and data analysis systems are engaged and implemented across all clinical service areas
5. Works closely with behavioral health leadership to ensure all services provided across the system are evidence-based and culturally responsive. Ensures services can be replicated in both clinical and community settings.
6. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all training, clinical, accreditation, legal, and regulatory standards while also ensuring alignment with local, state, federal regulatory and legal compliance.
7. Participate in clinic staffings, biweekly clinical supervision, weekly Clinical Skills Labs, and bimonthly didactics
8. Serves as a liaison for multidisciplinary collaborations within the community focused on the integration of physical wellness and behavioral health.
9. Abide by all training requirements and supervisory guidance
10. Collaborate and coordinate care with Vail Health Behavioral Health staff, medical providers, care coordinators, case managers, school counselors, and community partners to provide wrap around, comprehensive care to patients and their families
11. Utilize trainings and reflective supervision to continue growth as a professional and maintain current education on best practices in behavioral health
12. Maintain knowledge of best practice related to training as well as evolving requirements within the field
13. Actively seek out state licensure upon completion of required hours
14. Monitor chart compliance and maintain fidelity with all Community Mental Health Center standards

• Completion of APA accredited internship
• Bilingual, Spanish speaking, highly preferred
• Experience working in a medical setting, preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and written skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of health disparities, substance use and domestic violence issues associated with rural populations

• N/A

• N/A

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

• Completion of doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology

Application Close Date: March 1, 2026

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance