Behavioral Medicine Specialist Psychology

@ Kaiser Permanente
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Behavioral Medicine Specialist Psychology

San Francisco, CA
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Join our health organization as a Behavioral Medicine Specialist, focusing on diagnosing and managing mental health in primary care settings, supporting patient well-being and team collaboration.

Requirements

  • Psychologist license required at hire
  • Experience in diagnosis and crisis intervention
  • Knowledge of state regulations and confidentiality
  • Teamwork in primary care
  • Experience in clinical responsibilities

Qualifications

  • PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical Psychology
  • State-licensed psychologist
  • National Provider Identifier

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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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