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Behavioral Medicine Specialist Lic. Masters Mental Health Prof. OBGYN

Kaiser Permanente

#Behavioral Health #Mental Health #Primary Care #LPCC #LMFT #LCSW #Psychotropic Medications #Counseling Psychology #NCQA Regulations

Quick overview

Evaluates and diagnoses health plan members in primary care with mental or behavioral disorders affecting their medical conditions. Develops and implements treatment plans using health psychology principles and collaborates with physicians on nonpharmacologic interventions.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or a related field. Must hold a valid California license as an LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT and possess a National Provider Identifier.

postgraduate degreeCase ManagementCrisis InterventionConsultationProgram EvaluationPatient ScreeningPsychoeducationBehavioral InterventionsClinical DiagnosisBrief PsychotherapyIntake Evaluation

Job description

Job Summary

In a Consultant-Liaison role, evaluates and diagnosis Health Plan members seen in primary care who have mental disorders or behavioral conditions that affect or are a consequence of their medical condition.

Essential Responsibilities

Utilizes principles of Health Psychology to develop implement, coordinate and evaluate treatment plans for referred members that may include crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy, psychoeducation groups and brief case management. Prepares concise intake evaluations and treatment plans, and maintains ongoing confidential progress records in accord with state and NCQA regulations. Provides education and support to members and their families to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral regimes. Co-manages medical conditions through the use of nonpharmacologic and behavioral interventions in order to leverage physician time and develop appropriate patterns of utilization. Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice. Provides consultation and training to other members of the APC team in the areas of mental health, behavioral medicine and health psychology. Provides consultation on program development, and conducts program evaluation and outcome assessment, as needed. Serves as liaison and refers to the Psychiatry Department, Chemical Dependency Services, Behavioral Health Education, specialty behavioral medicine services and other Medical Teams as appropriate.
Secondary
Functions: Knowledge in hospital based Behavioral Medicine, Experience working with OBGYN population May be required to work nights/weekends after- hour shift to cover ER consults

Basic Qualifications

Experience N/A Education Masters degree in Social Work, Social Welfare from a clinical track, Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related field required from an accredited college or university. License, Certification, Registration Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (California) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California)
National
Provider
Identifier required at hire
Additional
Requirements: Knowledge of learning theory and behavioral medicine. Knowledge of state regulations and licensing standards related to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team, and in a primary care environment. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting.