Mental Health Therapist

About the role

Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award-winning Community Health Center located in north Idaho. We provide integrated, team-based healthcare services, including medical, dental, and behavioral health, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Our mission is to ensure that quality healthcare is accessible, approachable, and affordable for all.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active and current licensure, and participate in continuing educational activities to stay updated on the latest standards in Behavioral Health Services.
• Provide comprehensive health education and promote disease prevention to target populations.
• Prescribe and carry out, or direct others in carrying out, appropriate treatment based on clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Understand and manage the use of common medications and their side effects.
• Educate patients about behavioral health conditions and promote overall health and well-being.
• Create and implement individualized health care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
• Record patient-provider interactions accurately in the medical record.
• Be aware of the stressors affecting KCH patient populations and collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners.

Requirements

• Current License in the State of Idaho as a Behavioral Health Provider.
• Clearance through the National Practitioner Database.
• Proven clinical competence and experience in providing primary and preventive health services.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Experience with rural community health care and public health principles.
• A high level of personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges and work under FTCA coverage.
• CPR (BLS) certification, ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic principles of health, illness, and wellness, including current best practices in preventive and primary behavioral health care.
• Experience with electronic health records and computer literacy.

Skills

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of common medications and their effects.
• Ability to adapt to rural community health care environments.
• High energy level and positive attitude.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
• Flexible schedule options (4x10s or 5x8s).
• PTO.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 4% 401K employer match.
• In-house medical, dental, or behavioral health services.
• Year-round, affordable on-site childcare at KCH Kid’s Club.