Behavioral Health Psychologist

** 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 clinic in Lynnwood, 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.
* Assist patients in overcoming barriers and adhering to treatment plans developed by medical clinicians.
* Provide referrals to community resources, inpatient services, or specialty care as needed.
* Work collaboratively with medical providers, specialists, care coordinators, and other health professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to care.
* Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to provide psychological insights on patient engagement and progress, treatment strategies, and holistic care planning.
* Offer psychological consultation and training to medical staff on mental health issues, stress management, and behavioral medicine interventions.
* Provide clinical consultation to BH clinicians either in person, by video, or by telephone.
* Assist in, or when appropriate, take over care of medically complex patients whose needs surpass those of a BHC.
* 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 the integration of mental health with physical care, creating resources and guiding patients toward self-management and resilience-building techniques.
* Promote mental health awareness and preventative care practices with physical healthcare, through presentations, creation of…