Behavioral Medicine Specialist Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional

Kaiser Permanente; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in California seeks a Consultant-Liaison to evaluate and treat Health Plan members with mental disorders. The role involves developing treatment plans, providing education, and collaborating with physicians to enhance patient care. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and the necessary clinical licenses.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or equivalent required.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate treatment plans for members with mental disorders.
• Provide education and support to members and families.
• Collaborate with physicians on psychotropic medication evaluations.

Skills

Knowledge of learning theory

Knowledge of behavioral medicine

Teamwork

Education

Masters degree in Social Work

Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Job 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.

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.