Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award winning Community Health Center that provides integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho. Patients consider us their partner in healthcare, over the course of their life and the spectrum of their health needs. From prevention and wellness to medical, dental, and behavioral health. From pediatric to geriatrics, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible, approachable and affordable for everyone.
We don't just say it. We prove it.
- In one year we decreased the rate of patients with uncontrolled diabetes by 20%.
- We rank in the top 10% of CHC's in the country for clinical quality.
- We report the highest level of control in the state for our hypertensive population.
The benefits of working for KCH include :
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insuranceFlexible schedule, with summer months off –Paid over 12 months a yearOpportunity for 12 month employment, if desiredPTOTuition reimbursement4% 401K employer matchIn-house medical, dental, or behavioral health servicesYear round, affordable on-site childcare at KCH Kid's ClubAs an Elementary School Therapist, some skills you possess might include :
Provides competent primary and preventive health care at the schools integrated with Lake Pend Oreille School District. The number of elementary schools that one therapist will serve is determined in collaboration with the Mental Health leadership team.Strong communication skills to connect with both adults and childrenAbility to effectively collaborate with othersMust be detail oriented, have strong problem solving, and decision making skillsMust possess good presentation and training skillsAbility to work independentlyQualifications needed :
Graduation from an accredited SchoolCan be cleared through the National Practitioner DatabaseCurrently Licensed (State of Idaho) as a BH ProviderWorking knowledge of the basic principles of health, illness, and wellness including current best practice.Preventive and primary behavioral health care and health education to low- income and special needs populations.Proven clinical competence and outcome-effective experience providing primary and preventive health services.Skill in behavioral health services primary care delivery and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with patients and staff.Experience with school districts, rural community health care, public health principles and practices desired.Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, creative thinker and a proven collaborator.Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges required :
A high level of personal and professional integrity and quality standardsExcellent judgment, flexibility, good humor, high energy level and graciousnessFTCA coverage obtainableUnrestricted license to practice in the State of IdahoCurrent CPR (BLS) certification, ACLS preferredAbility to be designated a Medicare and Medicare provider in IdahoComputer literacy and willingness to utilize electronic health records required