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Kaiser Permanente

Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform

Licensed Master’s Mental Health Professional

Mental & Behavioral HealthPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeWalnut Creek, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare from a clinical track, Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Must hold one of the following California licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Couples and Families Endorsement must be obtained within 24 months of hire for the latter pathway.
  • A National Provider Identifier is required at hire.
  • Must be familiar with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, as a means of diagnosis.
  • Must have experience assessing, diagnosing, and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
  • Must have knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
  • Must have knowledge of evidence-based practice and psychotherapy research methods.
  • Must have knowledge of the biopsychosocial functions that contribute to mental health.
  • Must be accurate in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans.
  • Must be competent in individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
  • Must have the professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary to assume professional responsibilities.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention services to adult and/or child members with a broad range of mental health needs.
  • Collaborate with treating physicians and psychiatric and allied health professionals to plan and direct each member's treatment program.
  • Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of members with acute or chronic mental illness.
  • Participate in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs.
  • Provide outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
  • Instruct and counsel patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and medication regimens, within the scope of practice.
  • Administer specialized therapeutic procedures as appropriate and provide appropriate support to members' families.
  • Develop and conduct psychoeducational classes and groups as needed.
  • Prepare intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries; maintain confidential records; and chart members' treatment and progress in accordance with state and National Committee for Quality Assurance regulations and accepted community standards.
  • Participate in the department on-call rotation if required.
  • Collaborate with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice.
  • Use public and private agency and community organization resources to meet members' treatment needs and refer members and/or their families to external resources as appropriate.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in settings that may include primary care.
  • Consult with other care providers and health educators on mental health, health psychology, and behavioral medicine matters.
  • Supervise Post-Master's Fellows, Associate Clinical Social Workers, Associate Marriage and Family Therapists, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselors as needed if the required supervision course has been completed.
  • At a member's request, support the member's family by explaining treatment, instructing them on how to support treatment, and using interventions to increase acceptance of and adherence to treatment.
  • Participate in departmental program development, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Report safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous post-license experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient or inpatient setting/program under licensed supervision.
  • Previous clinical responsibility involving crisis intervention and individual and group psychotherapy.

About the Company

Kaiser Permanente

Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform

Kaiser Permanente runs an integrated healthcare platform that lets members manage and pay medical, premium, and pharmacy bills online. It serves Medicare Advantage, Individual and Family, and non-employer plans, offering options to pay as a guest or set up payment plans. The platform works by presenting a centralized online portal where users can view bills, choose how to pay, and handle multiple types of charges in one place. Revenue comes from premiums and medical services fees, while the service aims to reduce administrative work for both providers and patients and encourage on-time payments. What sets Kaiser Permanente apart is its combination of healthcare services with a single billing experience across multiple plan types, focusing on a user-friendly, centralized payment process rather than handling billing through separate systems. Its goal is to provide a straightforward, reliable way for members to manage and pay their bills, improving convenience and payment timeliness.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$7.5M
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Founded
1945

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