Welcome to Community Health of Central WA (CHCW), where we all work together to provide the people in our region access to affordable and appropriate healthcare through our services and education. Founded by our Family Medicine Residency program (CWFM) in 1993, CHCW has grown into an integrated community health center to include full spectrum primary care, pediatric, senior residential care, behavioral and addiction care, and dental serving the Yakima and Kittitas Counties at multiple sites.
Our Clinics and Programs
Central Washington Family Medicine Residency
Central Washington Family Medicine
Yakima Pediatrics
Naches Medical Clinic
Community Health of Central Washington - Ellensburg
Highland Clinic
Ellensburg Dental Care
Senior and Residential Care
Senior Smiles
Connect (Substance Use Disorder Treatment)
Primary Care Behavioral Health
Population Health
Who We Are
CHCW is an organization focused on patient centered care, education of our future healthcare workforce, and providing healthcare services needed in our community. We value work life fit and provide a work environment dedicated to achieving and improving the quality of our employees daily experiences.
Practice Highlights
- Provides consultative and primary psychiatric services to patients at CHCW outpatient clinics.
- Flexible scheduling part time or full time employment options.
- Strong and robust PCBH model implemented throughout CHCW clinics with BHCs on site at each clinic.
- Built-in referrals from our providers and resident physicians.
- Management of therapeutic and psychotropic medication with support from the PCP.
- Interdisciplinary team includes faculty physicians, clinicians, resident physicians, APPs, pharmacists, BHCs, and nursing.
- Working with, and sensitive to a marginalized patient population in a FQHC/CHC setting would be a plus.
- Bilingual in Spanish would be a plus.
- EMR: OCHIN EPIC.
Compensation Package
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, AD&D, Life, LTD, HSA, retirement, and FTCA malpractice coverage.
- Employee premiums as low as $0-$25/month, with subsidized family coverage.
- Health & Wellness programs.
- Generous PTO, extended illness time, and 9 paid holidays.
- CME allowances and dedicated time.
- Student Loan Repayment Programs: NHSC, Nurse Corps, WA Health Corps, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Relocation and sign-on bonuses.
- Base Salary: $140k-$160k DOE. DNP differential (if applicable)
Qualifications
- ARNP, MSN with PMHNP certification.
- 2 years of PMHNP experience. Preferably in a primary care outpatient or integrated healthcare system.
- WA License or the ability to obtain a WA license.
- DEA and CPR certificate.
Discover Central WA.
- Central WA location has over 300 days of sunshine with 4 mild yet distinctive seasons.
- Area known for its wineries/vineyards, microbreweries, panoramic views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier, fishing, camping, skiing, hunting, hiking, biking, water sports, boating, outdoor concerts, parks-including doggie parks, golfing, drive up espresso stands, and one of the top agricultural hubs in the nation.
- Award-winning gourmet dining venues, and a variety of ethnic restaurants including Indian, Greek, Mexican, Thai, Italian Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more.
- 2-3 hour drive to Seattle, Spokane, or Portland.
- Airports at Yakima and Pasco (Tri Cities).
- Lower cost of living than the WA average, and affordable real estate.