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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. Regardless of how a patient can pay, or the severity of their concerns, we help find solutions. We provide access to comprehensive and integrated multi-disciplinary services through the Patient Centered Medical Home model of care.

But we're not just invested in our patients – we're invested in our people. We know that our overall success is a combined effort and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and thrive. We are proud to have built a positive and engaged team with a "family" spirit. Our team members are dedicated and provide a patient centric approach to care and know exactly what we are working on and why, and how their everyday work contributes to successfully achieving this goal.

The benefits of working for KCH include:

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

+ Education Assistance and Guided Career Pathways

+ 4% 401K employer match

+ In-house medical, dental, or behavioral health services

+ Year round, affordable on-site childcare at KCH Kid's Club

Under the direction of the KCH Director of Behavioral Health and as a member of the Kaniksu Community Health Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Team, the Same Day Clinic Therapist will play a vital role in helping patrons access urgent mental health care. This provider will have responsibilities navigating mental health crisis and/or completing initial evaluations for new patients. Responsibilities may include;

+ Perform face-to-face clinical evaluations and can provide preliminary mental health diagnoses.

+ Assist in coordination of care and facilitation of referrals for clinically indicated services such as peer support, case management or psychiatric rehabilitation.

+ Evaluate for presence of co-occurring and substance abuse disorders.

+ Provide crisis intervention and resource coordination assistance to individuals.

+ As deemed appropriate, engage in follow-up activities to ensure quality of care and/or provide short-term therapy to assist in crisis stabilization.

+ Communicate in a manner that demonstrates respect for people and others and assures their right to privacy and confidentiality.

+ Perform all clinical documentation within 24 hours of performing the activity in keeping with MDCH guidelines.

+ This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support 1) culturally competent, recovery based practices, 2) person centered planning as a shared decision making process with the individual, who defines his or her own life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals and 3) a trauma informed culture to aid consumers in their recovery process.

+ Ensure the safety of persons served and personal safety through compliance with the agency's safety and training plans.

Experience Needed:

+ Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field.

+ Minimum of one-year experience in clinical settings working with target population and extensive knowledge of the DSM IV diagnostic criteria, co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, evidence-based and promising practice interventions, and familiarity with psychotropic medications, experience with involuntary hospitalization procedures and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

+ Advanced computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management and e-mail.

+ Licensed Masters Social Work (LMSW), Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), or License Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).

+ LMSWs or LPCs must receive clinical supervision by an approved by the KCMHSAS Credentialing Committee.