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Kaniksu Community Health Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Bonners Ferry, Idaho
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 insurance.
• Flexible schedule, with the option of 4x10s, or 5x8s.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• 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.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), a typical day might include:
• Observe how people interact within family units
• Evaluate and resolve relationship problems
• Diagnose and treat psychological disorders within a family context
• Guide clients through transitional crises such as divorce or death
• Highlight problematic relational or behavioral patterns
• Help replace dysfunctional behaviors with healthy alternatives
• Take a holistic (mind-body) approach to wellness
Qualifications needed:
• Master's Degree in the field from an accredited school.
• Current License in the State of Idaho as a BH Provider.
• Ability to receive clearance through the National Practitioner Database.
• Working knowledge of the basic principles of health, illness, and wellness including current best Practice in effective delivery of 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 rural community health care, public health principles and practices desired.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, creative thinker and a proven collaborator.