Clinical Psychologist: Therapy, Assessment & Crisis Care

Kaiser Permanente; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Walnut Creek, CA seeks a licensed clinical psychologist to provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention services for adult and child members. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan and direct individualized treatment programs.

The role includes psychotherapy provision across individuals, couples, families and groups, and supervision of trainees as needed. Knowledge of DSM-V and state regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Psychologist License (California) within 6 months of hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Familiar with DSM-V for diagnosis.
• Experience assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical treatment programs for diagnosis, treatment and referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness.
• Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups.
• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding treatment adherence and prescribed regimens.
• May supervise psychology doctoral interns, postdoctoral residents and other trainees as necessary.
• Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Walnut Creek, CA seeks a licensed clinical psychologist to provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention services for adult and child members. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan and direct individualized treatment programs.

The role includes psychotherapy provision across individuals, couples, families and groups, and supervision of trainees as needed. Knowledge of DSM-V and state regulations is essential.