Behavioral Medicine Psychologist Adult and Family Medicine

@ Kaiser Permanente
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Behavioral Medicine Psychologist Adult and Family Medicine

Santa Clara, CA
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

A healthcare organization focused on integrating behavioral health into primary care. The role involves patient evaluation, treatment planning, and collaboration with medical teams to improve mental health outcomes and support overall wellness.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of health psychology principles
  • Experience in crisis intervention
  • Proficiency in psychological testing
  • Ability to develop treatment plans
  • Collaborative teamwork skills

Qualifications

  • PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical Psychology
  • Psychologist license (California or other state)
  • National Provider Identifier
  • Experience with clinical responsibilities
  • Knowledge of state regulations

Full 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.
  • Administers and evaluates psychological and neuropsychological tests on a limited basis.
  • 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.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

  • N/A
Education

  • PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical Counseling, Health or School Psychology from an accredited college or university.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Psychologist License (California) within 6 months of hire
  • Psychologist License (from any state) required at hire
  • National Provider Identifier required at hire
Additional Requirements:

  • Previous clinical responsibilities to include diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy, and consultation and collaboration with medical personnel.
  • Knowledge of state regulations and APA standards as it related to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and within a primary care environment.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with psychopharmacology and health psychology background preferred.
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting preferred.
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