Clinical Psychologist/Behavioral Health Specialist (Full-Time)
JOB OVERVIEW:
- To provide a full range of Integrated Behavioral Health diagnosis and treatment services for the Lāna’i Community Health Center (LCHC), a federally qualified health center (FQHC) on the island of Lāna’i. This position is located in a remote, rural general practice setting, with approximately 3,000 residents from diverse backgrounds, and is eligible for the Hawaii State loan repayment program.
- This position is a full‐time, exempt position, with full benefits.
- While living and working on this small island can be challenging, our opening offers a unique and progressive opportunity to work with an outstanding team of medical and behavioral health providers, supported by medical assistants, case management and outreach workers. Our holistic approach to health care provides a rich, rewarding environment.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Doctorate or Masters Degree in psychology/counseling or related field; Prefer two or more years of experience; Prefer experience with Adults and Chronic Disease Management in a health‐care setting.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current Hawaii licensure or license-eligible within 3‐6 months of hire. Eligible for credentialing with third‐party
insurance carriers.
Interested? 
Please send a cover letter and resume here: 
or drop off at Admin Office – 333 Sixth Street.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Within the scope of licensing as an RN and APRN, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide general medical care, assessments, evaluation, treatment and some minor surgery for patients. Focus is Women’s Health, Family Practice, from cradle to grave. Must be comfortable treating pediatric patients. In collaboration with the Medical Director, contributes to the clinic’s daily operations and management of staff. LCHC is a patient care, teaching and research organization and also provides workshops, education sessions and outreach – all employees should expect to be involved with these activities the extent to which will depend upon their position in the organization. We are a federally qualified heath center, providing integrated care –medical, behavioral health, dental, vision, and telemedicine access to specialties. We are located on a remote, rural island (Lanai) in Hawaii.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Renders medical care to patients including examination, diagnosis, treatment and referral to appropriate health providers or agencies. All medical care will be provided under the established policies, procedures and protocols of Lanai Community Health Center
- Examines patient to determine general physical condition.
- Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
- Analyzes reports and findings of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition.
- Administers or prescribes treatments and drugs.
- Inoculates and vaccinates patients to immunize them against communicable diseases.
- Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
- Reports births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities as appropriate.
- Refers patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
- On occasion makes house, hospital and emergency calls to attend to LCHC patients unable to visit office or clinic.
- Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
- Coordinates with other providers in providing coverage of the after hours phone coverage for LCHC patients.
- Communicates with others regarding patient status and progress to provide education, guidance, case management and follow-up.
- Ensures patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations are followed.
- Employs cultural and linguistic approaches necessary to communicate effectively with patients.
- Maintains accurate and thorough medical records through chart documentation. Completes medical forms as required by Lanai Community Health Center policy.
- Ensures compliance with Lana`i Community Health Center policy and procedures as outlined in the Lana`i Community Health Center Employee Handbook.
- Keeps informed of and complies with all occupational safety guidelines. Takes all reasonable precautions to prevent accidental injury on the job.
- Participates in staff meetings and conferences and attends all training sessions as assigned.
- Maintains accurate and thorough medical records through chart documentation; utilizes the electronic medical record in a meaningful use manner.
- Practices and espouses the LCHC patient care philosophy: All Inclusive culturally sensitive Patient Centered Medical Home care integrated with behavioral health, outreach, and case management.
- Completes medical forms as required by Lanai Community Health Center policy. Carries out other related duties as required and assigned by the Medical Director and/or Executive Director.
- Participates actively in education and training programs for students rotating through LCHC.
- Participates in outreach, school and community education and workshop presentations.
- Participates actively in research projects, including providing patient care in accordance with research project protocol, promoting participating, data collection and analysis, reporting writing, and the like.
Interested?
Please send a cover letter and resume here: or drop off at Admin Office – 333 Sixth Street.
