Psychosocial Clinician II – Counselor (Chemical Dependency)

Kaiser Permanente; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER in San Diego, California is seeking a Psychosocial Clinician II to join an interdisciplinary team providing direct assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psycho-education. The role focuses on direct patient care across adults, adolescents, and children, with emphasis on timely, evidence-based interventions.

The position requires active licensure in California (LMFT/LSW/LPCC) and two years of post-graduate mental health therapy experience in the last five years, with potential

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related behavioral health field.
• Licensed in California (LMFT/LSW/LPCC) or equivalent, and NPI.
• Two years of post-graduate mental health therapy experience in the last five years.
• Two years of post-graduate addiction medicine therapy experience if in Addiction Medicine Department.
• End of Life Option role requires MSW experience in end of life care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan treatment, and intervene for members and families.
• Provide treatment to adults, adolescents, and/or children.
• Select appropriate treatment modalities for presenting problems.
• Document clinical encounters accurately in member charts.
• Communicate clinical material to members and staff with high satisfaction.
• Conduct initial interviews to interpret psychological and social factors.
• Provide crisis intervention and timely guidance.
• Coordinate with social agencies, schools, and families as needed.
• Offer clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment.

Skills

DSM nomenclature knowledge

Cultural sensitivity

Clinical assessment skills

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Behavioral Health

Job description

KAISER in San Diego, California is seeking a Psychosocial Clinician II to join an interdisciplinary team providing direct assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psycho-education. The role focuses on direct patient care across adults, adolescents, and children, with emphasis on timely, evidence-based interventions.

The position requires active licensure in California (LMFT/LSW/LPCC) and two years of post-graduate mental health therapy experience in the last five years, with potential