Kaiser Permanente
Psychology Post Doctoral Resident, Adult
Kaiser Permanente, Union City, California, United States, 94587
Psychology Post-Doctoral Resident, Adult
Job Summary:
The position is a two‑year (1‑year listed but planned as a one‑year temporary with benefits) role providing 2000 hours of supervised clinical postdoctoral training. Completion of this program satisfies one of the requirements to sit for the psychology licensing exam. Residents work in departments of Psychiatry, Chemical Dependency, Chronic Pain, Behavioral Medicine or other subspecialties. The role requires 2 hours per week in each of the following: individual supervision; group supervision; and didactic training. Supervision is provided by licensed psychologists. Opportunities include short‑term individual therapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, chemical‑dependency evaluation, adult and adolescent group therapy, psycho‑educational groups, and psychological assessment.
Essential Responsibilities
Provide assessment and psychotherapy of adults, adolescents, children and/or families in a brief therapy model; conduct intake evaluations; provide crisis intervention as needed.
Co‑facilitate psycho‑educational groups; conduct program evaluation and/or research projects; participate in community partnership projects.
Administer and interpret psychological tests, write reports; participate in regional, consortial, and departmental training activities; attend departmental administrative and educational meetings; maintain confidential patient files/records; comply with regional and local policies and procedures; adhere to APA’s Code of Ethics and state laws pertaining to the delivery of mental health services; perform other duties as assigned.
Perform team‑specific duties under the direct supervision of licensed psychologists, including but not limited to Adult Team, Child/Family Team, Chemical Dependency, Behavioral Medicine or others.
Adult Team:
Provide assessment and individual/group treatment to adults in a brief therapy model.
Child/Family Team:
Perform psychological evaluations of children, adolescents and families; provide psychotherapeutic services to child and family populations.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP):
Provide services to patients needing more intensive treatment for stabilization in a stepped‑down program for patients recently discharged from an inpatient psychiatric unit.
Behavioral Medicine:
Provide services to patients whose presenting problems are related to the treatment of a physical problem or psychological issues arising from a medical condition; also provide services to patients experiencing emotional or stress‑related problems concurrent with medical treatment.
Chronic Pain Management:
Provide services to patients who experience chronic pain, teaching pain‑management skills such as pacing, medication management, staying active, relaxation techniques and positive thinking.
Chemical Dependency:
Provide services to patients in the contemplation phase, early recovery stages, and those with longer‑term sobriety; offer separate and conjoint treatments for family members.
Eating Disorders:
Provide services to adults, children, teens, and families with a diagnosis of an eating disorder.
Secondary Functions
Track – Adult
Hours/Days may vary
Additional Location: 777 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577, 2nd Floor
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Completion of a PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical, Counseling, Health, or School Psychology from an APA‑accredited doctoral program by residency start date (verification of completion of all requirements required).
Must have received doctoral internship training at an APA‑accredited or APPIC‑member internship program.
Must participate in the national APPA CAS postdoctoral application process prior to applying to Kaiser Permanente.
Additional Requirements
Knowledge of evidence‑based practice and psychotherapy research methods.
Knowledge of the biopsychosocial functions contributing 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
Demonstrated experience in psychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, & families, including administering and writing up psychological testing & assessment batteries.
Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming 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 Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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The position is a two‑year (1‑year listed but planned as a one‑year temporary with benefits) role providing 2000 hours of supervised clinical postdoctoral training. Completion of this program satisfies one of the requirements to sit for the psychology licensing exam. Residents work in departments of Psychiatry, Chemical Dependency, Chronic Pain, Behavioral Medicine or other subspecialties. The role requires 2 hours per week in each of the following: individual supervision; group supervision; and didactic training. Supervision is provided by licensed psychologists. Opportunities include short‑term individual therapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, chemical‑dependency evaluation, adult and adolescent group therapy, psycho‑educational groups, and psychological assessment.
Essential Responsibilities
Provide assessment and psychotherapy of adults, adolescents, children and/or families in a brief therapy model; conduct intake evaluations; provide crisis intervention as needed.
Co‑facilitate psycho‑educational groups; conduct program evaluation and/or research projects; participate in community partnership projects.
Administer and interpret psychological tests, write reports; participate in regional, consortial, and departmental training activities; attend departmental administrative and educational meetings; maintain confidential patient files/records; comply with regional and local policies and procedures; adhere to APA’s Code of Ethics and state laws pertaining to the delivery of mental health services; perform other duties as assigned.
Perform team‑specific duties under the direct supervision of licensed psychologists, including but not limited to Adult Team, Child/Family Team, Chemical Dependency, Behavioral Medicine or others.
Adult Team:
Provide assessment and individual/group treatment to adults in a brief therapy model.
Child/Family Team:
Perform psychological evaluations of children, adolescents and families; provide psychotherapeutic services to child and family populations.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP):
Provide services to patients needing more intensive treatment for stabilization in a stepped‑down program for patients recently discharged from an inpatient psychiatric unit.
Behavioral Medicine:
Provide services to patients whose presenting problems are related to the treatment of a physical problem or psychological issues arising from a medical condition; also provide services to patients experiencing emotional or stress‑related problems concurrent with medical treatment.
Chronic Pain Management:
Provide services to patients who experience chronic pain, teaching pain‑management skills such as pacing, medication management, staying active, relaxation techniques and positive thinking.
Chemical Dependency:
Provide services to patients in the contemplation phase, early recovery stages, and those with longer‑term sobriety; offer separate and conjoint treatments for family members.
Eating Disorders:
Provide services to adults, children, teens, and families with a diagnosis of an eating disorder.
Secondary Functions
Track – Adult
Hours/Days may vary
Additional Location: 777 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577, 2nd Floor
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Completion of a PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical, Counseling, Health, or School Psychology from an APA‑accredited doctoral program by residency start date (verification of completion of all requirements required).
Must have received doctoral internship training at an APA‑accredited or APPIC‑member internship program.
Must participate in the national APPA CAS postdoctoral application process prior to applying to Kaiser Permanente.
Additional Requirements
Knowledge of evidence‑based practice and psychotherapy research methods.
Knowledge of the biopsychosocial functions contributing 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
Demonstrated experience in psychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, & families, including administering and writing up psychological testing & assessment batteries.
Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming 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 Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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