Crisis Care Psychologist - Safety & Intervention Expert

Kaiser Permanente; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Westminster, CO seeks a crisis clinician to join a multidisciplinary team delivering safety assessments and psychosocial services for patients in acute distress. The clinician will perform psychosocial assessments, provide behavioral interventions, educate patients and families, and coordinate linkages to outside resources while adhering to KP guidelines.

Minimum two years post-doctoral experience and CO psychology license required; NPI required at hire; bilingual abilities

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years post-doctoral practice experience.
• Licensed psychologist in Colorado at hire or be eligible for licensure.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and safety planning best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety plans with patients and support systems.
• Assess high-risk cases and determine hospitalization need.
• Provide individual and family support and involve in care decisions.
• Consult with clinical staff and coordinate care across settings.
• Document patient data and outcomes per KP guidelines.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Safety assessment

Behavioral health planning

Patient-family education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctorate degree in psychology or related behavioral health field

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Westminster, CO seeks a crisis clinician to join a multidisciplinary team delivering safety assessments and psychosocial services for patients in acute distress. The clinician will perform psychosocial assessments, provide behavioral interventions, educate patients and families, and coordinate linkages to outside resources while adhering to KP guidelines.

Minimum two years post-doctoral experience and CO psychology license required; NPI required at hire; bilingual abilities