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Behavioral Medicine Specialist Psychology

Kaiser Permanente

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Today
  • $70.99

Highlights

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. 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Francisco, CA
IndustryHealthcare Services
Salary$70.99
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1945
Websitehttp://www.kp.org/careers

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.
  • Administers and evaluates psychological and neuropsychological tests on a limited basis.
  • 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.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

  • N/A
Education

  • PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an accredited college or university.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Psychologist License (California) within 6 months of hire
  • Psychologist License (from any state) required at hire
  • National Provider Identifier required at hire
Additional Requirements:

  • Previous clinical responsibilities to include diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy, and consultation and collaboration with medical personnel.
  • Knowledge of state regulations and APA standards as it related to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and within a primary care environment.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with psychopharmacology and health psychology background preferred.
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting preferred.

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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