Behavioral Medicine Specialist Psychology Peds

About the role

In a Consultant-Liaison role, evaluates and diagnoses Health Plan members seen in primary care who have mental disorders or behavioral conditions that affect or are a consequence of their medical condition.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Pychologist License (California) within 6 months of hire
• Pychologist License (from any state) required at hire
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Previous clinical responsibilities to include diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy, and consultation and collaboration with medical personnel.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Adaptable
Compassionate
Good listener
Proactive
Results Driven
Versatile

Benefits

Our compensation and benefits are designed to help you and your family stay healthy and thrive in and beyond work.

Culture

We offer a mental health environment that's unique both in the way we treat our patients and in the way we support our health care professionals. Here, we practice evidence-based care in a team setting that’s focused on the needs of the individual, the family and the population as a whole. This gives your patients the opportunity to work towards achieving their physical, mental, and behavioral health goals. On our teams, we hold social justice as a shared value and are committed to addressing and eliminating stigma associated with mental health and addiction. Working as part of a team also helps support your own career growth while you provide high-quality strengths-based, brief, solution-focused, and episodic mental health care.

Our People

Aaron
Psychiatric Social Worker
Kaiser Permanente has been an excellent platform for me to grow as a professional. The organization has demonstrated its commitment to the continued growth of its employees through the training it offers and encourages. I’ve always resonated with the organization’s integrated approach to health care, and its recognition of how essential good mental health is to a person’s overall well-being.

Breeza
Licensed Certified Social Worker
I would recommend and do recommend workingfor Kaiser Permanente. It’s a professional, clean,friendly, fast-paced environment and there is a real trustand respect for clinical staff no matter what role weserve. I love feeling valued and heard and am thankful tohave found an environment that providesthat.

Janice
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
This is the best place to work because ofthe commitment to the total health of our members, thework/life balance, the possibilities to use clinical skillsin a variety of capacities within the organization andopportunities for personal and professional growth. Asemployees of Kaiser Permanente, we all have a voice and areencouraged to use it.

Gabriela
Clinical Program Manager
At Kaiser Permanente, I have opportunities to learn and work in a professional setting with people who are passionate about patient care. I love my career as a therapist and now as a manager! I really enjoy helping others and learning new interventions and modalities. These ensure my personal and professional growth.

Laura
Psychotherapist
Kaiser Permanente is a health care leader who sets trends and makes a difference in industry practices and protocols. I like the extraordinary resources available to do my job, the servant leadership of my manager and director, and the high standard of business and clinical ethics.

Amie
PsyD, Clinical Psychologist
We’re an innovative, vision-forward company. While Integrative-Care models are relatively new, we’ve been on the frontlines of building out a high-functioning integrated team for over a decade. Within this model of care, we’re pushed to think out of the box when it comes to patient care, be collaborative, and succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Carol
PhD, Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical
Kaiser Permanente demonstrates its commitment to their employees’, has a top-notch salary and compensation package, and has a leadership body that is well trained and supportive. As a Clinician and a Manager, I am very impressed with our commitment to quality outcomes. I have truly found a home here and would be honored for Kaiser Permanente to be my last professional stop in my career.

Michael
PsyD, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Psych Social Worker
Kaiser Permanente, in my opinion, is a great mix of professional, friendly and fast-paced. They allow me to be who I am and let me have a voice. I love being a therapist and I’m very proud and excited about the Gender Assessments and transgender group work being conducted. I’m helping the LGBT community and making this population feel comfortable throughout their care journey. Kaiser Permanente is a breath of fresh air to me in my work.

Kashonda
Psychotherapist
I appreciate how Kaiser Permanente strives to reflect inclusivity and representation throughout the organization. I’m excited about an internal clinic comprised of African American clinicians dedicated to supporting the health needs of the African diaspora. I’m proud to be part of committees that intentionally promote equity, inclusion and diversity. These things combined with the benefits, opportunities and people make Kaiser Permanente a great place to work.

Behavioral Medicine Specialist Psychology Peds

In a Consultant-Liaison role, evaluates and diagnoses Health Plan members seen in primary care who have mental disorders or behavioral conditions that affect or are a consequence of their medical condition.

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