Associate Masters Mental Health Professional - San Quentin, United States - Kaiser

    Kaiser
    Kaiser San Quentin, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time Healthcare
    Description
    Job Summary:

    Working under the guidance of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, this role involves conducting mental health assessments, providing diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members seeking psychiatric evaluation. Collaboration with primary care providers and psychiatric professionals is essential to develop and direct individual treatment plans.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Consults with supervisors and possibly psychiatrists on members' progress and treatment.
    • Provides support to members' families, explaining treatments and offering interventions to enhance treatment acceptance.
    • Utilizes resources from various agencies to fulfill members' treatment needs, including facilitating referrals to external support services when necessary.
    • Reports safety concerns to mandated agencies.
    • Develops, implements, coordinates, and assesses tailored treatment programs for Health Plan members with mental health challenges.
    • Engages in staff meetings to design and evaluate treatment strategies and provides psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups.
    • Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans, and maintains confidential records.
    • Collaborates with physicians in evaluating patients for mental health medications.
    • Offers behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in various settings, including primary care, and provides consultation to healthcare providers on mental health matters.
    Basic Qualifications:

    Experience
    • N/A
    Education
    • Must hold a Masters degree in Social Work, Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
    License, Certification, Registration
    • Required to obtain relevant licensure within a specified timeframe of employment.

    Additional Requirements:
    • Employee must accrue a set number of supervisory hours annually.
    • Must demonstrate familiarity with DSM-V for diagnostic purposes.
    • Experience in assessing and treating various psychiatric conditions is essential.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
    • Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional standards is crucial.
    • Proficiency in Evidence-Based Practice, psychotherapy research methods, and understanding of bio-psycho-social factors in mental health.
    • Must exhibit professionalism, ethical integrity, and a commitment to quality service and teamwork.
    • Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a collaborative environment.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Prior experience in crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
    • Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct, quality service, and teamwork.
    • Ability to multitask effectively and diagnose patients accurately.
    • Proficiency in individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
    Special Requirements: This position is based in California and entails working at the San Rafael Smith Ranch Psychiatry & CDRP facility. The role is full-time, with shifts spanning Monday to Friday, occasional on-call duties, and may involve some travel.

    Kaiser Permanente promotes diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.