Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional - San Jose, United States - Kaiser

Description

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

19 Days PTO, 401K Plan and Pension Plan

$10,000 Lifetime Student Loan Repayment Program & $3,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary:

Provides mental health evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis support for adult and/or child members dealing with various mental health issues that require psychiatric assessment. Works closely with physicians, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals to design and oversee individualized treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designs, implements, coordinates, and assesses treatment programs for Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental health issues. Collaborates in team meetings to select and assess treatment plans. Offers outpatient therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
• Provides guidance to patients and their families on following prescribed therapy and medication routines. Administers specialized therapies when needed. Supports the patient's family and conducts educational sessions.
• Creates intake reports, treatment plans, and maintains confidential records. Documents treatment progress adhering to regulations and community standards. May need to be on-call as part of departmental responsibilities.
• Works with physicians to evaluate patients for medication needs. Utilizes community resources for member care. Develops and assesses behavioral medicine programs in different settings. Provides consultations to other providers on mental health and behavioral medicine matters.
• Supervises fellow professionals as required. Offers family support and educates them on treatment methods at the patient's request.
• Utilizes community resources for patient care and referrals when necessary. Contributes to program development and evaluation.
• Reports safety issues per guidelines.

Additional Duties:

Specializing in Adult Psychiatry, previous experience in this field is preferred.

Requirements:
Experience

• N/A

Education

• Must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or related field from an accredited institution.

License, Certification, Registration

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California

OR

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

OR

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California with Couples and Families Endorsement within 24 months of hire


• National Provider Identifier needed at hiring

Additional Qualifications:

• Proficient in DSM-V diagnosis methods.
• Skilled in assessing and treating various psychiatric conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with social service agencies, state regulations, and professional standards regarding patient rights and confidentiality.
• Should have knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and psychotherapy research.
• Understanding of bio-psycho-social factors affecting mental health.
• Effective in diagnosing and planning treatment.
• Competent in individual, family, and group therapy.
• Exhibits professional maturity and ethical behavior.
• Dedication to quality service and teamwork in a collaborative clinic environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Experience in a Labor/Management Partnership atmosphere.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in psychiatric treatment under supervision.
• Experience in crisis intervention and therapy sessions.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality service and teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience in adult psychiatry.

Primary Location: California, San Jose, San Jose Building 24
Hours Per Week: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A05-IBHS|NUHW|NUHW Integ Behavioral Health Ser
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Category: Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual Care
Department: San Jose Hospital - Mental Health/Psych-Behavioral - 0206
Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Candidates will be considered without regard to various factors.

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