Psychiatric Social Worker - Direct Care & Therapy

Kaiser Permanente; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Psychiatric Social Worker to join an interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on direct assessment, diagnosis formulation, treatment planning, and psycho-education for members and families.

Strong familiarity with DSM nomenclature and a versatile range of treatment modalities is required. Responsibilities include conducting initial interviews, determining urgency, selecting therapies, and ensuring timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Two years of post graduate mental health therapy experience within the last five years.
• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related behavioral health field.
• Licensed in California (LMSW/LCSW/LPCC/LMFT) or eligible.
• Knowledge of DSM nomenclature.
• Ability to provide services to adults, adolescents, and children.

Responsibilities

• Timely and appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and intervention.
• Appropriate selection of treatment modality for presenting problems.
• Maintains documentation of clinical encounters in member charts.
• Conduct initial interview and determine urgency of needs.
• Provide treatment and therapy in crisis situations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team within integrated health care environment.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Psychiatric Social Worker to join an interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on direct assessment, diagnosis formulation, treatment planning, and psycho-education for members and families.

Strong familiarity with DSM nomenclature and a versatile range of treatment modalities is required. Responsibilities include conducting initial interviews, determining urgency, selecting therapies, and ensuring timely documentation.