Providence Medical Group is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Specialist to join the clinical faculty with the Chehalis Family Medicine Residency Program in Southwest Washington. Work within a Patient Centered Medical Home Modeled practice in coordination with primary care physicians, residents, and staff, and provide care and support for the behavioral health needs of patients. As part of a teaching facility, you also will be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the behavioral science curriculum of the residency program as well. Take advantage of this teaching opportunity while being part of a strong, mission-driven organization in Chehalis, Washington.
Provide both patient-centered psychotherapy and integrated behavioral health services to patients of all ages.
Provide behavioral health care that meets a standard of excellence, focuses on providing timely and efficient care
Administer Chehalis Family Medicine behavioral health programs and take the lead in program components as assigned
Provide clinical supervision to family medicine residents at Chehalis Family Medicine per licensure guidelines
Teach and evaluate the progress of family medicine residents according to ACGME competencies
Teach essential behavioral science knowledge and skills including mental health assessment, intervention, primary care behavioral health intervention, motivational interviewing, clinical communication skills, interdisciplinary practice, and other topics as part of the behavioral science curriculum
Provide behavioral health expertise in the addiction medicine curriculum and patient management
Master's degree in social work, counseling, or mental health
Licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) by the Department of Health of the State of Washington
Eligible for appointment to clinical faculty of the UW Medical School
2 years of clinical behavioral health care experience
Where You'll Work
The Providence St. Peter Family Medicine Chehalis Rural Training Program is an accredited program operated in affiliation with the University of Washington Network of Family Practice residencies. The residency is an approved site for both National Healthcare Service Corps and Washington Student Achievement Council student-loan repayment programs. A tight-knit staff dedicated to caring for an underserved rural population has earned the Rural Training Program a National Committee for Quality Assurance Level 3 recognition.
Where You'll Live
The 7,500-resident community of Chehalis offers great quality of life for those who appreciate the outdoors as well as easy access to urban culture. The historic Chehalis Theater provides access to special performances, movies and events, while the many eateries and cafes offer diverse dining. Numerous shops, boutiques and thrift stores line the streets of downtown, and parks, golf courses and trails are just a short distance away.
Who You'll Work For
Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran
Tell us your why, we'll find your where.
Provider Solutions & Development is a community of experts founded within Providence, a purpose-driven, 51-hospital health system, out of a clear need to change recruitment. We’re not focused on quotas, and we don’t work on commission. We support and serve physicians and advanced practice clinicians with heart, from residency to retirement, so you can do the same for your patients. With exclusive access to hundreds of positions across the nation, we offer holistic, personal career coaching that puts your needs first. We don’t just fill positions, we fulfill individuals by taking the time to help you find where you’re meant to be at every step of your journey.
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