Workforce Classification:
On-site
Kinwell was founded on the principle of personalized, whole-hearted care for every patient. We believe the best healthcare is a conversation, and one that includes nutrition, fitness, sleep, and behavioral health. Our Clinicians and Clinic Support staff drive real change in their patient’s well-being. Along the way, we are setting a new standard for primary care, making it more accessible, impactful, and holistic.
We are dedicated to building great places to work. We value all teammates and respect a diversity of thought, ideas, and cultures—all focused on the common goal of nurturing the health of those we serve.
Kinwell fosters a culture that promotes employee growth, collaborative innovation, and inspired leadership. We bring agility to work every day and thrive on the opportunity to create something refreshing and new. This is where you come in. If you are looking for a new primary care opportunity, one based on the quality of care, not the quantity of patients, please consider our available positions.
Kinwell is hiring a Behavioral Health Psychologist to join our North Country Homes clinic in Spokane , Washington. The Behavioral Health Psychologist (BHP) is a behavioral health provider embedded in Kinwell’s primary care clinics and works as a core member of the primary care team. Their role is to assist and collaborate with the primary care clinician and team to improve their effectiveness and efficiency in managing the whole patient and the entire clinic population. Kinwell BHPs practice as generalists, seeing patients of varied ages with a wide range of behavioral issues affecting their health. They emphasize same-day visits and easy access, getting care to people when they most need and want it, and work seamlessly with our Physicians and other team members. The Behavioral Health Psychologist is a regular, routine, and critical part of primary care at Kinwell .
What you'll do:
Conduct psychological assessments, including clinical interviews, standardized screeners, and behavioral observations.
Conduct diagnostic evaluations in alignment with DSM-5 criteria, while considering holistic factors such as lifestyle, physical health, and social context within the PCBH framework.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other integrative therapy approaches.
Integrate holistic and mind-body interventions such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), relaxation techniques, and sustainable lifestyle interventions into treatment plans to enhance overall well-being.
Work collaboratively with medical providers, specialists, care coordinators, and other health professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to care.
Educate medical clinicians and other clinic team members as well as patients and their families on mental and behavioral health conditions, psychological aspects of chronic disease management, stress management, healthy lifestyle choices, and wellness strategies.
Promote mental health awareness and preventative care practices with physical healthcare, through presentations, creation of resources, and informal engagement to promote resilience-building and stress management strategies for entire clinic population.
Contribute to the development of holistic behavioral health programs within the clinic, including wellness initiatives, behavioral interventions, harm reduction principles, and integration of mental health within primary care.
Identify , develop, and pilot new pathways to improve patient outcomes, reduce barriers, and deliver more services in the context of primary care.
Cultivate on-going clinical development of BHCs through team training, consultation, active engagement in team discussions, and being a visible champion of integrated care.
Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation of patient encounters, assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in the clinic’s electronic health record (EHR) system.
Proficiency in evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, etc.).
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care strongly preferred at time of hire from American Heart Association (AHA), Red Cross, or Military Training Network (MTN) or willingness to obtain within 6-months of hire .
This position operates in a clinic environment, providing both in person and telehealth care. Collaboration with various healthcare providers is routine, and participation in wellness programs may also be required .
Ability to work in a clinical environment, interact with patients for prolonged periods, and perform duties requiring a high level of concentration and emotional resilience.
Vaccine Requirement:
Kinwell Health currently requires all teammates to provide proof of or complete a written attestation of a religious or medical exemption for influenza and Hepatitis B vaccines. Healthcare providers may also be subject to CDC recommended vaccines.
Kinwell provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or other protected status. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the American with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to our standard application and/or interview process which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Kinwell. Please inform our Talent Acquisition team ([email protected]) if you are requesting an accommodation to participate in the application process.
What we offer:
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
Personal Funding Accounts (HSA, FSA, DCA)
401K
Basic Life Insurance
Disability-Short Term and Long-Term
Supplemental Life and ADD&D
Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying programs
Employee Assistance
The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.
National Salary Range:
$98,100.00 - $166,800.00
