Provide competent primary and preventive behavioral health care integrated within the Boundary County School District. Collaborate with adults and children to deliver health education and clinical services to low-income and special needs populations.
Requirements summary
Must be a licensed Behavioral Health Provider in the State of Idaho with a degree from an accredited school and current CPR certification. Requires clinical competence in primary care delivery and the ability to be designated as a Medicare provider.
professional certificatepostgraduate degreeCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationCollaborationElectronic Health RecordsPresentation SkillsDecision MakingClinical CompetenceBehavioral Health ServicesTraining SkillsPreventive Health CarePrimary Health Care
Job description
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 summer months off –Paid over 12 months a year
Opportunity for 12 month employment, if desired
PTO
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 (located in Sandpoint) As an Elementary School Therapist, some skills you possess might include:
Provides competent primary and preventive health care at the schools integrated with Boundary County School District.
Strong communication skills to connect with both adults and children
Ability to effectively collaborate with others
Must be detail oriented, have strong problem solving, and decision making skills
Must possess good presentation and training skills
Ability to work independently Qualifications needed:
Graduation from an accredited School
Can be cleared through the National Practitioner Database
Currently Licensed (State of Idaho) as a BH Provider
Working 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.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Schedule
401K Employer Match
On-site Childcare
In-house Medical, Dental, or Behavioral Health Services
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 standards
Excellent judgment, flexibility, good humor, high energy level and graciousness
FTCA coverage obtainable
Unrestricted license to practice in the State of Idaho
Current CPR (BLS) certification, ACLS preferred
Ability to be designated a Medicare and Medicare provider in Idaho
Computer literacy and willingness to utilize electronic health records required
Market context
Idaho elementary therapy roles need licensure
Elementary school therapist roles in Idaho are typically driven by steady school-based and behavioral health needs, especially where districts coordinate care with students, families, and primary care teams. These positions can be competitive because they require Idaho licensure as a Behavioral Health Provider, current CPR certification, and the ability to qualify as a Medicare provider. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your licensure status and Medicare-provider eligibility before applying.
