Behavioral Medicine Specialist Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional
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In a Consultant-Liaison role, evaluates and diagnosis' Health Plan members seen in primary care who have mental disorders or behavioral conditions that affect or are a consequence of their medical condition.Essential Responsibilities:
Utilizes principles of Health Psychology to develop implement, coordinate and evaluate treatment plans for referred members that may include crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy, psychoeducation groups and brief case management.
Prepares concise intake evaluations and treatment plans, and maintains ongoing confidential progress records in accord with state and NCQA regulations.
Provides education and support to members and their families to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral regimes.
Co-manages medical conditions through the use of nonpharmacologic and behavioral interventions in order to leverage physician time and develop appropriate patterns of utilization.
Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice.
Provides consultation and training to other members of the APC team in the areas of mental health, behavioral medicine and health psychology.
Provides consultation on program development, and conducts program evaluation and outcome assessment, as needed.
Serves as liaison and refers to the Psychiatry Department, Chemical Dependency Services, Behavioral Health Education, specialty behavioral medicine services and other Medical Teams as appropriate.
Secondary Functions: This position is for a Behavioral Health Consultant who will provide brief consultative services utilizing in-person and virtual visits for a wide variety of behavioral issues in patients of all ages. The BHC will work closely with primary care providers and staff to develop and implement treatment plans. The primary location for this position is the Women's Health Department in Stockton. However, schedule permitting, the BHC may be expected to provide virtual coverage to other departments across the Central Valley. Comfortable with flexible schedules and high patient volumes.Basic Qualifications:Experience
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Education
Master's degree in social work, social welfare from a clinical track, clinical or counseling psychology or related field required from an accredited college or university.
License, Certification, Registration
Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in the State of California or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with the State of California approval by the Board of Behavioral Science.
Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of learning theory and behavioral medicine.
Knowledge of state regulations and licensing standards related to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team, and in a primary care environment.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting.
Strong applicants have had experience working in medical settings.
Applicants should have an interest in and/or experience with brief interventions, team-based care, a wide variety of psychiatric, substance abuse and behavioral medicine problems, and diverse populations.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: Behavioral Medicine Specialist Licensed Masters Mental Health ProfessionalLOCATION: Stockton, CaliforniaREQNUMBER: 904916External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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