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Behavioral Medicine Specialist Licensed Masters Mental Health Prof. Flex Child Adult

Kaiser Permanente

  • Stockton, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • $57.77–$64.52 Per Hour

Highlights

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. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate''s years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Numbers & Facts

LocationStockton, CA
IndustryHealthcare Services
Salary$57.77–$64.52 Per Hour
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1945
Websitehttp://www.kp.org/careers

Description

Behavioral Medicine Specialist Licensed Masters Mental Health Prof. Flex Child Adult

Primary Location Stockton, California Employee Status: Regular Schedule Full-time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift Day Salary $57.77 - $64.52 / year

Job Number 1446587 Date Posted 09/10/2026 Worker Location: Flexible

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Description:

Job Summary:

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:

  • Flex- Adult and Child

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

  • N/A

Education

  • Masters 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

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (California) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California)
  • National Provider Identifier required at hire

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.

Primary Location: California,Stockton,Stockton Hammertown Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:30 PM Working Hours End: 05:30 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Flexible Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A05-IBHS|NUHW|NUHW Integ Behavioral Hlth Ser Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Stockton Medical Offices - Mental Hlth/Psych-Behavioral - 0206 Pay Range: $57.77 - $64.52 / year Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate''s years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente''s Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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About Company

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.

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