Kaiser Permanente
Lic. Masters Mental Health Prof. Trauma Focused
Kaiser Permanente, Richmond, California, United States, 94875
Job Summary
Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present themselves for psychiatric evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs. Collaborates with treating physicians, psychiatrists and allied health professionals to plan and direct each individual member’s treatment program.
Essential Responsibilities
Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness. Participate in staff conferences to select, plan and evaluate treatment programs. Provide outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups.
Instruct and counsel patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to medication, within the scope of practice. May administer specialized therapeutic procedures as appropriate. Provide supporting services to members’ families and conduct psychoeducational classes and groups.
Prepare intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries and maintain ongoing confidential records. Chart members’ treatment and progress in accordance with state and NCQA regulations and with accepted community standards. May be required to participate in the department on‑call rotation.
Collaborate with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice. Utilize resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet members’ treatment needs. May develop, implement, and evaluate behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in various settings, including primary care. Provide consultation to other care providers and health educators on matters related to mental health, health psychology, and behavioral medicine.
Supervise Post‑Masters Fellows, Associate Clinical Social Workers, Associate Marriage‑Family Therapists or Associate Professional Clinical Counselors as needed following completion of a supervision course.
Help members’ families understand treatment, provide instructions and interventions to increase acceptance of and adherence to treatment when requested.
Refer members and/or families to external resources as appropriate and participate in departmental program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Report safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.
Experience / Basic Qualifications N/A
Education
Masters degree in Social Work, Social Welfare from a clinical track, Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university.
License, Certification, Registration
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (California) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Couples and Families Endorsement (California) within 24 months of hire
National Provider Identifier required at hire
Additional Requirements
Must be familiar with DSM‑V as a means of diagnosis.
Experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards related to member treatment, patient rights, and confidentiality.
May be required to participate in the department on‑call rotation.
Knowledge of evidence‑based practice and psychotherapy research methods.
Knowledge of the bio‑psycho‑social functions that contribute to mental health.
Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans.
Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy.
Professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities.
Commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic.
Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous post‑license experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient or inpatient setting/program under licensed supervision.
Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.
Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity required for professional responsibilities.
Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic.
Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.
Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans.
Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Education and Training
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Essential Responsibilities
Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness. Participate in staff conferences to select, plan and evaluate treatment programs. Provide outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups.
Instruct and counsel patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to medication, within the scope of practice. May administer specialized therapeutic procedures as appropriate. Provide supporting services to members’ families and conduct psychoeducational classes and groups.
Prepare intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries and maintain ongoing confidential records. Chart members’ treatment and progress in accordance with state and NCQA regulations and with accepted community standards. May be required to participate in the department on‑call rotation.
Collaborate with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice. Utilize resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet members’ treatment needs. May develop, implement, and evaluate behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in various settings, including primary care. Provide consultation to other care providers and health educators on matters related to mental health, health psychology, and behavioral medicine.
Supervise Post‑Masters Fellows, Associate Clinical Social Workers, Associate Marriage‑Family Therapists or Associate Professional Clinical Counselors as needed following completion of a supervision course.
Help members’ families understand treatment, provide instructions and interventions to increase acceptance of and adherence to treatment when requested.
Refer members and/or families to external resources as appropriate and participate in departmental program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Report safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.
Experience / Basic Qualifications N/A
Education
Masters degree in Social Work, Social Welfare from a clinical track, Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university.
License, Certification, Registration
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (California) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Couples and Families Endorsement (California) within 24 months of hire
National Provider Identifier required at hire
Additional Requirements
Must be familiar with DSM‑V as a means of diagnosis.
Experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards related to member treatment, patient rights, and confidentiality.
May be required to participate in the department on‑call rotation.
Knowledge of evidence‑based practice and psychotherapy research methods.
Knowledge of the bio‑psycho‑social functions that contribute to mental health.
Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans.
Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy.
Professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities.
Commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic.
Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous post‑license experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient or inpatient setting/program under licensed supervision.
Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.
Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity required for professional responsibilities.
Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic.
Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.
Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans.
Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Education and Training
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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