Psychiatric Social Worker: Direct Care & Crisis Support

Kaiser Permanente; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Psychiatric Social Worker who provides direct assessment, diagnosis formulation, treatment planning and intervention across all ages. You will work within an interdisciplinary team, utilizing multiple modalities, and maintain documentation of clinical encounters.

The role emphasizes in-office care with possible emergency room coverage; requires CA licensure (LMFT/LPCC/LCSW) and DSM expertise.

Qualifications

• Two years of post graduate mental health therapy experience within the last five years.
• Master's degree in a behavioral health field is required.
• Licensure in CA (LMFT/LPCC/LCSW) required.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
• Knowledge of DSM nomenclature required.
• Commitment to culturally sensitive service to members and providers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial interview with members and interpret psychological and social meanings of complaints.
• Determine urgency of members' needs and plan a course of action.
• Provide treatment to adults, adolescents and children, including crisis intervention.
• Maintain written records of therapy and prepare reports and letters.
• Coordinate with social agencies, schools, relatives to obtain pertinent information.
• Provide clinical consultation in an integrated care setting.

Skills

Mental health therapy

Assessment and diagnosis

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Communication with patients

Education

Master's degree in Social Work/Psychology/Sociology

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Psychiatric Social Worker who provides direct assessment, diagnosis formulation, treatment planning and intervention across all ages. You will work within an interdisciplinary team, utilizing multiple modalities, and maintain documentation of clinical encounters.

The role emphasizes in-office care with possible emergency room coverage; requires CA licensure (LMFT/LPCC/LCSW) and DSM expertise.