Description: Job Summary:

In a Consultant-Liaison role, evaluates and diagnosis Health Plan members seen in primary care who have mental disorders or behavioral conditions that affect or are a consequence of their medical condition.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Utilizes principles of Health Psychology to develop implement, coordinate and evaluate treatment plans for referred members that may include crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy, psychoeducation groups and brief case management.


• Prepares concise intake evaluations and treatment plans, and maintains ongoing confidential progress records in accord with state and NCQA regulations.


• Provides education and support to members and their families to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral regimes.


• Co-manages medical conditions through the use of nonpharmacologic and behavioral interventions in order to leverage physician time and develop appropriate patterns of utilization.


• Administers and evaluates psychological and neuropsychological tests on a limited basis.


• Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice.


• Provides consultation and training to other members of the APC team in the areas of mental health, behavioral medicine and health psychology.


• Provides consultation on program development, and conducts program evaluation and outcome assessment, as needed.


• Serves as liaison and refers to the Psychiatry Department, Chemical Dependency Services, Behavioral Health Education, specialty behavioral medicine services and other Medical Teams as appropriate.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an accredited college or university.

License, Certification, Registration

• Psychologist License (California) within 6 months of hire

• National Provider Identifier required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• Previous clinical responsibilities to include diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy, and consultation and collaboration with medical personnel.


• Knowledge of state regulations and APA standards as it related to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and within a primary care environment.


• If not licensed in CA at hire, must be licensed to practice in a state in the United States and able to practice under Business and Professional Code Section 2946 (maximum of 180 days subject to the specifics of the regulation).


• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with psychopharmacology and health psychology background preferred.


• Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting preferred.

Secondary Functions:

• Hours/Days subject to change based upon clinic need

Primary Location: California,Santa Clara,Santa Clara Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon: 11-3, Wed: 11-6, F: 8:30-12:30, Th 1-6
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 06:00 PM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A05-IBHS|NUHW|NUHW Integ Behavioral Hlth Ser
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - Mental Health/Psych-NonMD Prov - 0206
Pay Range: $68.93 - $76.98 / year
Sign on bonus: $10000.00 The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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