The Program
The primary aim of the fellowship program is to prepare psychologists to function effectively in integrated primary care settings as behavioral health consultants.
Recognizing that this is an emerging and rapidly developing area of practice, the program also provides psychologists with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to function in integrated care leadership roles. Integrated care leadership roles include expansion of behavioral health services to new clinics, expansion of services to include the mental health and wellbeing needs to the greater community (including enhancing relationships with community members and partners), and program development/implementation.
Mission
Improve the health and wellbeing of each person we serve
Our Values
Compassion. Justice. Excellence. Dignity. Integrity. Safety
Our Promise
Know me, care for me, ease my way
History
The Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is a part of Swedish Medical Group and began in 2020 with two fellows placed in SMG primary care clinics functioning as Fellow Behavioral Health Providers.
Pictured left: Edmonds Pediatrics Clinic
Fellow Site Locations
Current fellow site locations:
Swedish Edmonds Pediatrics
Swedish Edmonds Birth & Family
Swedish Renton Primary Care
Pictured right: Edmonds Birth & Family Clinic
Funding
Initial seed funding for the development of our postdoctoral fellowship program was provided by the Community Health Investment Plan. Continued funding is generously provided by family donors through the Swedish Foundation with the goals to improve access to, and resources for, those affected by mental health and substance use conditions in our community.
Pictured left: Renton Primary Care