Description
Seeking a Per Diem Social Worker to join the Kadlec Family Medicine Residency Program, an affiliate of UW Family Medicine and part of the WWAMI network in Richland, Washington. In addition to primary care treatment, this role will be working with Family Medicine Residents in skill training and psycho-education strategies. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance and outstanding quality of life in the welcoming community of Richland, in sunny Southeast Washington.
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) is an integrated member of the Kadlec Family Medicine Residency Primary Care Team. The BHC identifies, triages, and co-manages patients with medical and behavioral health needs within the primary care setting using the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model. This model provides population-based behavioral health services designed to enhance whole-person care.
The BHC provides brief, focused interventions including psychoeducation, skill-building, and evidence-based CBT and ACT strategies for patients across the lifespan with behavioral, psychosocial, and health psychology needs (e.g., hypertension, diabetes management, and weight loss). The BHC partners with primary care providers through warm handoffs, clinical consultation, treatment recommendations, trainings, and program development. Integrated, co-located mental health providers will support patients requiring short-term treatment.
Position Details:
- Per Diem role
- Clinic hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- This role includes clinical responsibilities as well as education, groups, and program development
Compensation & Benefits:
- Compensation is between $35.11 and $46.43 per hour
The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available to them.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Master's degree in social work or master's level psychologist required
- Washington State licensed or license eligible; maintain current registration/licensure in Washington
- Experience in a healthcare/medical setting
- Experience working with individuals across the lifespan
- Must be familiar with DSM5 diagnoses
Where You'll Work
Kadlec Clinic is a growing network of primary and specialty care physicians and clinics in the Tri-Cities area of northeast Oregon and southeast Washington. Through collaboration between its clinics, physicians and the Kadlec Regional Medical Center — the most advanced hospital in the area — Kadlec Clinic delivers exceptional, coordinated and patient-focused care. Providers and staff are dedicated to combining the latest in medical technology with compassionate, respectful and personalized healthcare.
Where You'll Live
Nestled at the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima rivers, Richland enjoys an abundance of outdoor recreation, excellent education, and rich scientific and agricultural industries – including an internationally recognized wine industry. With a dry climate, hot summers, and mild winters, the area boasts over 300 days of sunshine annually and year-round recreational opportunities such as golf, fishing and cycling.
Who You'll Work For
Kadlec is the leading health care organization in the Tri-Cities and surrounding region of southeast Washington, where it operates Kadlec Regional Medical Center hospital and a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care clinics. Home to a growing heart and vascular program, it also has a world-class digital outpatient imaging center. Part of the Providence family, KadlecÂ’s more than 3,000 employees are committed to its mission of providing safe, compassionate care.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran
Job ID Number: 27936
