Psych Social Worker - Los Angeles, United States - Kaiser

Description

Job Summary:

The Psychiatric Social Worker plays a crucial role in an interdisciplinary team, providing various services to members and families, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psycho-education. They must have a deep understanding of psychopathology and be able to implement the most suitable clinical interventions when required. The focus of the role is primarily on direct patient care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Key Competencies:
• Conduct timely and accurate assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
• Select appropriate treatment modalities based on individual needs.
• Effectively communicate clinical information to members and staff.
• Ensure high satisfaction levels among both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate expertise in a range of treatment approaches.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation of clinical encounters.
• Stay informed about KP and community resources.
• Adhere to all patient care guidelines and licensing requirements.
• Conduct initial interviews with a focus on understanding the psychological and social aspects of members' concerns.
• Assess the urgency of members' needs.
• Provide professional recommendations and treatment options based on individual cases.
• Offer treatment services to individuals of all age groups.
• Deliver appropriate guidance and therapy to members in crisis situations.
• Keep detailed records of therapy sessions and relevant information.
• Provide consultations on family dynamics, sociocultural factors, and community resources in a healthcare setting.
• Offer telephone assessments, counseling, and necessary referrals.
• Proficient in addressing different developmental stages.
• Skilled in various treatment modalities such as individual, group, family, and child therapy.
• Comply with organizational, departmental, and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in Quality Management and Continuous Quality Improvement activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of post-graduate mental health therapy experience within the last five (5) years.

Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related behavioral health field.

License, Certification, Registration:

• Required licenses: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (California), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California).


• National Provider Identifier.

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency in utilizing current DSM nomenclature is essential.
• Consistently demonstrate superior service and cultural sensitivity to all stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Notes:

• Possibility of working on Saturdays based on seniority.
• Two evenings shifts required until 7:00 PM.

Job Details:

• Location: California, Los Angeles, 4700 Sunset Medical Offices
• Hours Per Week: 32
• Shift: Variable
• Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
• Working Hours: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
• Job Schedule: Part-time
• Job Type: Standard
• Employee Status: Regular
• Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B11-PSC|NUHW|NUHW Psych Social Chapter
• Job Level: Individual Contributor
• Job Category: Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual Care, Southern California Service Areas
• Department: 4700 Sunset MOB - Mental Hlth/Psychiatry-RegClin - 0806
• Travel: No

Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Candidates will be considered without regard to various factors.