Jobs
>
Seattle

    School Based Counselor - Seattle, United States - Kaiser Permanente

    Kaiser Permanente background
    Description
    : Job Summary:

    The School Based Counselor provides behavioral health services within a multidisciplinary primary care medical team. The SBC works with the other health care providers at their clinic to identify and manage patients with mental health, substance use, and health behavior concerns. Activities include the provision of evidence-based behavioral interventions, real-time consultation with providers, and brief behavioral health assessments. The therapist works in partnership with other team members to increase patient access to behavioral health and substance abuse services.

    Essential Responsibilities:
    • Provide behavioral health care including diagnostic evaluation, psychotherapy and case management services to children and adolescents in a school based clinic setting. Modalities include individual, family and group psychotherapy. Provide behavioral health treatment to children and adolescents experiencing symptoms that interfere with their academic progress and social/emotional functioning in the school or home environment.
    • Complete accurate and timely documentation in the patients medical record including initial intake, diagnosis, treatment plan and progress notes. Maintain patient electronic medical charts in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures.
    • Communicate and consult regularly with multidisciplinary team of School Based Health Clinic providers regarding patients progress and to development of appropriate treatment plan for the patient. Attend and participate in all required meetings including clinical consultations.
    • Work closely with school staff including teachers, administrators and school counselors to improve academic performance of students. Provide groups and classes to the school community regarding social and emotional health. Adhere to evidence based practice standards and quality metrics.
    • Train other program personnel as necessary in treatment protocols, evidenced based practice and treatment plan development.
    • Provide high quality, culturally-sensitive health services that are in line with organizational productivity expectations.
    • Provide brief behavioral health assessment and intervention services for patients across the lifespan (children, adolescents, and adults) who present with a broad range of psychopathology, substance misuse, and health compromising behaviors contributing to chronic medical conditions.
    • Maintain a balance of same-day access to BH services, and a caseload of scheduled follow up patients.
    • Support PCPs and consulting psychiatric providers with regard to psychiatric medications, including basic patient education and helping to monitor adherence, side effects and effectiveness.
    • Work with the primary care team to refer patients to community mental health centers when appropriate, and support patients during transition.
    • Facilitate time-limited behavioral therapy groups, including psycho-education and skill-building.
    • Work in cooperation with other behavioral health staff, including peer consultation and information sharing.
    • Work with clinic reception and other support staff to maximize patient access to behavioral health services.
    • Coordinate care with staff at community mental health centers to facilitate exchange of information on services and shared patients.
    Basic Qualifications:
    Experience
    • Minimum three (3) years of experience providing mental health diagnosis and treatment for children and adolescents.
    Education
    • Masters degree in psychology, social work or a related discipline.
    License, Certification, Registration
    • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Washington) required at hire OR Mental Health Counselor License (Washington) required at hire OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Washington) required at hire
    Additional Requirements:
    • Actively promotes team-based care within multidisciplinary medical teams including comfort in communicating with medical colleagues about clinical care.
    • Working knowledge of a wide range of behavioral health conditions across the lifespan and clinical spectrum.
    • Skill in assessing and intervening on patients with complex presentations, including those with comorbid medical and psychiatric symptoms.
    • Ability to utilize brief behavioral health assessments to form diagnostic impressions and develop initial care plans
    • Knowledge of substance use disorders and ability to provide brief screening and evidence-based behavioral interventions for them.
    • Expertise in using contemporary, validated assessment instruments for behavioral health conditions that are appropriate to the primary care setting.
    • Working knowledge of psycho-pharmacology.
    • Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with persons of varied racial, educational and socio-economic backgrounds as well as individuals with disabilities.
    • Ability to utilize interpretation services to provide care to non-English speaking patients.
    • Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with patients, families, co-workers and community resources.
    • Ability to maintain professional standards and follow the treatment policies and procedures of Kaiser Permanente and of state, local and federal regulators.
    • Knowledge of and skill in the use of computers with the ability to learn and use required software programs, including clinical documentation in an electronic health record program.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Six (6) plus years of experience providing mental health services in a school based setting.
    • Knowledge and skills in treating children and adolescents with mental health disorders including depressive disorders, eating disorders, conduct disorders and ADD/ADHD.
    Primary Location: Washington,Seattle,Interagency Academy
    Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
    Shift: Day
    Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
    Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM
    Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
    Job Schedule: Full-time
    Job Type: Standard
    Worker Location: Onsite
    Employee Status: Regular
    Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-WA-04|NUE|Non Union Employee
    Job Level: Individual Contributor
    Department: Central Campus South - School Based Clinics
    Pay Range: $ $92840 / year 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


  • Kaiser Permanente Seattle, United States

    $5,000 Sign On Bonus Eligible Position · The School Based Counselor Associate provides behavioral health services within a multidisciplinary primary care medical team. The SBC works with the other health care providers at their clinic to identify and manage patients with mental h ...


  • Kaiser Permanente Seattle, United States

    : $5,000 Sign On Bonus Eligible Position · The School Based Counselor Associate provides behavioral health services within a multidisciplinary primary care medical team. The SBC works with the other health care providers at their clinic to identify and manage patients with menta ...


  • Kaiser Permanente Seattle, United States

    Job Summary: · The School Based Counselor provides behavioral health services within a multidisciplinary primary care medical team. The SBC works with the other health care providers at their clinic to identify and manage patients with mental health, substance use, and health beh ...


  • Kaiser Permanente Seattle, United States

    Job Summary: · The School Based Counselor provides behavioral health services within a multidisciplinary primary care medical team. The SBC works with the other health care providers at their clinic to identify and manage patients with mental health, substance use, and health beh ...


  • Kaiser Permanente Seattle, United States Full time

    $5,000 Sign On Bonus Eligible Position · The School Based Counselor Associate provides behavioral health services within a multidisciplinary primary care medical team. The SBC works with the other health care providers at their clinic to identify and manage patients with mental ...


  • Connections for Kids Auburn, United States

    NEW GRADUATES WELCOME Connections For Kids is an accredited leading mental health agency in Maine that believes in individualized child and family centered care For 26 years weve been creating better futures for children and families Job Description Our Community Based Mental Hea ...

  • Kaiser

    Social Worker

    1 week ago


    Kaiser Seattle, United States Full time

    · Urgent Care MSW- Case Management · Sun-Sat, every other weekend rotation · Job Summary: · Provides a wide range of clinical social work services in a primary care or home health setting, including support and consultation to care team in managing patients. Evaluate psychosocia ...

  • Kaiser

    Social Worker

    1 week ago


    Kaiser Seattle, United States Full time

    · Capitol Hill Urgent Care · Job Summary: · Provides a wide range of clinical social work services in a primary care or home health setting, including support and consultation to care team in managing patients. Evaluate psychosocial assets and deficits for the purpose of enablin ...


  • Emerald Isle Health and Recovery Sun City, United States

    **Clinical Director - Sun City, AZ** · The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing and developing the Clinical department including hiring, supervision, evaluation and scheduling. Develop, plan and implement strategies for program continuation and growth. Provide clinical ...


  • Connections for Kids Auburn, United States

    NEW GRADUATES WELCOME Connections For Kids is an accredited leading mental health agency in Maine that believes in individualized child and family centered care For 26 years weve been creating better futures for children and families Job Description Our HCT Home & Community Based ...

  • Emerald Isle Health Services (a BayMark Health Services company)

    Clinical Director

    1 week ago


    Emerald Isle Health Services (a BayMark Health Services company) Sun City, United States

    **Clinical Director - Sun City, AZ **The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing and developing the Clinical department including hiring, supervision, evaluation and scheduling. Develop, plan and implement strategies for program continuation and growth. Provide clinical t ...


  • Magellan Health Langley, United States Part time

    Provides direct support to organizations and their employees through the delivery of assessment, consultation, education and triage services. Uses knowledge of federal regulations to assist organizations in their appropriate handling of employee concerns and problems. Consults wi ...


  • Kaiser Everett, United States Full time

    Job Summary: · Under supervision of a Licensed Clinical Independent Social Worker, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, provides a wide range of clinical psychosocial services for adult and/or child members in a primary or specialty c ...


  • Guideline Healthcare Seattle, United States

    Fully Remote Licensed Therapist / Counselor opportunities for part-time or full time. ***$1,000Sign-On Bonus*** · Licensed Therapist Details 100% remote work · High volume of regular client referrals · Therapy focused model with zero administrative work · 5-40 hrs per week - Y ...


  • Ryther Seattle, United States

    Aspiring Youth - Program Counselor · Ryther is a recognized leader in behavioral health services for children and their families facing complex challenges. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive services and innovative treatments. We guide, coach and teach so that every chil ...


  • Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools Seattle, United States

    Position Type: · Student Support Services/Counselor · Date Posted: · 3/20/2024 · Location: · St. Therese Catholic Academy, Seattle · Job Opening: School Counselor FTE) · St. Therese Catholic Academy (STCA) seeks a full-time School Counselor beginning in July 2024. This role wi ...


  • Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, United States

    Provide behavioral health services to adolescents and young adults who are transitioning out of Juvenile Rehabilitation into the community. Implement the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach with Assertive Continuing Care (A-CRA/ACC) program as described in the research ma ...


  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers Seattle, United States

    Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service ...


  • Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, United States

    Please note that this position is located in Eastern Washington, and 50-60% of the role will be meeting with youth who are transitioning out of the juvenile justice system across the region. · Provide behavioral health services to adolescents and young adults who are transitionin ...

  • UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY

    Director of Wellness

    2 weeks ago


    UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY Seattle, United States

    Job Details · Job Location · University Prep - Seattle, WA · Position Type · Full-Time Salaried Exempt · Education Level · Graduate Degree · Job Shift · Day · Description · Reports to: Director of College Counseling & Student Services · Direct Reports: Team of three counselors · ...