Jason Prinster, PhD

Behavioral Health

Dr. Jason Prinster is a licensed psychologist and regional Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) for Praxis Health in Central Oregon, where he supports integrated primary care teams in delivering brief, evidence-based interventions to patients with medical and behavioral health needs.

With a focus on rapid access, population health, and team-based care, Dr. Prinster provides diagnostic consultations, patient-centered interventions, and clinical decision support for primary care providers. He plays a key leadership role in developing behavioral health workflows, improving patient experience, and expanding access to behavioral health services across the multiple regions served by Praxis Health.

Dr. Prinster has been credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists since 2009 and is licensed in Oregon. His professional background spans military, private practice, and forensic settings. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Utah with a focus on psychological assessment and completed residency and internship training with the U.S. Air Force, including deployment as a combat stress control psychologist in Afghanistan.

Before joining Praxis, he maintained a private practice in Washington, specializing in health psychology and forensic evaluation. He has testified in numerous court cases involving psychological disability, functional assessment, and medical-legal issues.

Outside of clinic work, Dr. Prinster is passionate about outdoor adventure, primary care innovation, and exploring strategies to reduce provider burnout and improve the behavioral health of both patients and clinical teams.