Kaiser Permanente·Salem, Oregon
Provide high-quality mental health care through screening, diagnosis, and the implementation of treatment plans for individuals, couples, and groups. Manage patient cases through triaging, referrals, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Provide high quality health care to Kaiser Permanente members in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with accepted professional practice standards.
Provide high quality health care through direct screening, diagnosis and formulation/implementation of treatment plan for mental health patients (may include depression, anxiety, marital conflicts, etc., in individuals, couples, families or groups). Document in writing all care in patients permanent medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards. Provide all care in accordance with accepted practice standards and hospital/clinic protocols (including supervision by a physician). Provide case management through appropriate triaging and referrals, reporting to other providers, telephone contact with patients and their families, and contact with outside agencies. Consult with other department providers regarding treatment plans. Perform other duties as requested.
Experience Two (2) years of clinical experience.
Thorough and working knowledge of psychological diagnostic categories and evidenced based treatment approaches. Working knowledge of relevant outcome measures. Familiarity with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Working knowledge of legal requirements for reporting abuse, homicidal threats, involuntary hospitalization, etc. Thorough and working knowledge of ethical guidelines and behaviors for therapists. Ability to access, diagnose and treat child and adult mental health patients. Individual, couple, family and group therapy skills required. Ability to manage a large caseload, and to interface with large provider and support staff. Efficient use of electronic medical record. Proficient electronic mail communication skills. Proficient computer skills in windows applications. Knowledge of Co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency disorders.
Requires a Master's degree or higher and at least two years of clinical experience. Candidates must obtain specific professional licenses in both Oregon and Washington within six months of hire.
Market context
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