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Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.

Expected length of employment: Up to 3 months.]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2444019-San-Francisco-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Provide psychodynamic interventions, crisis intervention, grief/bereavement counseling, problem solving, stress reduction & developing healthy coping strategies in individual/family/group settings.
- Provide counseling for disease acceptance & understanding.
- Responsible for developing & implementing individual Plan of Treatment which assist patients/families to cope &/or restore social, emotional, financial & environmental factors which affect(ed) by illness.
- Completes psychosocial assessments.
- Partners w/ patient to identify needs & develop/implement treatment plan.
- Discuss options for care proactively including Kaiser resources & external community/government resources to assist patient/family in developing short/long term care plans.
- Team w/ other disciplines in assessing, planning & providing services for patients utilizing biopsychosocial information.
- Assist patient in advocating for self to receive appropriate services w/in Kaiser & community.
- Assist patient/family w/ care & discharge planning.
- Takes, reviews, evaluates & prioritizes written/oral referrals & maintains documentation.
- Functions as part of the SNF Team to assure appropriate, timely placement of Kaiser members.
- Collaborate w/ internal/external resources in Kaiser/community.
- Coordinates exchange of information between Kaiser, families, members & skilled nursing facilities.
- Determines application of Kaiser, Medicare & Medi-Cal benefits.
- Participates in UM/Quality Assurance.
- Coordinate communication between regional offices, clinics, hospitals, field staff, members/families.
- Works w/ referral sources to clarify/complete clinical & psychosocial information.
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Step I: < 2 yrs social work exp (MSW fieldwork not incl)
- Step II: 2-4 yrs social work exp w/in the last 5 yrs (MSW fieldwork not incl)
- Step III: 4+ yrs social work exp w/in 10 yrs (MSW fieldwork not incl)
- 1+ yr post MSW exp in healthcare setting pref'd - MSW internship may be considered in lieu of
- Masters in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
- LCSW pref'd
- Inpt/Outpt Critical Care: Exp & comfort w/ issues pertaining to death, dismemberment, disfigurement & disability. Exp w/ ethical issues & documented exp. providing clinical svcs specific to anticipatory death, dying process & bereavement
- Med/Surg: Exp in crisis, grief & family counseling. Exp w/ wide variety of illnesses/condition & resulting needs
- Oncology: Exp in crisis, grief & family counseling. Exp w/ wide variety of oncological diagnosis & resulting coping & other psychosocial issues. Exp facilitating support groups
- HIV: Exp in crisis, grief & family counseling. Exp counseling re: loss & psychosocial issues specific to HIV/AIDS. Exp facilitating support grps
- Maternal/Child: Exp providing clinical counseling re: high risk pregnancy, diabetes, genetic defects, & substance abuse. Exp & knowledge of appropriate community resources specific to newborns & their families. Exp w/ adoption/surrogate birth laws
- Peds: Exp providing clinical svcs to children w/ acute & chronic med. conditions. Knowledge & Exp w/ child abuse reporting laws, procedures & agencies. Exp working w/ families of children diagnosed w/ wide variety of illnesses incl. childhood cancers, Cystic Fibrosis & Diabetes
- Alzheimer's/Dementia: Exp working w/ elderly & other diagnosed w/ a wide variety of dementia. Exp w/ a wide variety of community resources to meet needs of this population. Exp's w/ the common stresses re: caregiving
- Chronic Conditions: Exp providing clinical svcs to patients w/ multiple ongoing health conditions. Works w/ nursing to insure patients are as active & healthy as possible
- Palliative Care: Exp in initiating/participating in end of life discussions w/ patients & families, assisting in hospice referrals, holding family confs, home visits & advanced care planning
- Geographic Managed Care: Exp in crisis intervention, counseling & referral svcs to socially high risk women who are pregnant &/or parenting children under age 5 . Svcs are provided on an outpt basis incl. transportation, home visits, housing, infant supplies & referral svcs
- Discharge Planning/UM: Exp planning discharges & Utilization Mgmt (if appl.)
- Demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary team
- Must have solid psychosocial assessment skills
- Knowledge of chronic & acute disease; how it impacts patient/family functioning
- Demonstrated excellent oral/telephone & written communication skills
- Must be computer-literate &, preferably, exp'd in automated clinical info systems
- Demonstrated ability to function independently as a collaborative, supportive team member
- Must be able to master detailed & complex info regarding benefits & coord. of care
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement
- Must be willing to work in a LMP environment]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439737-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Provide assessment, education, coaching, and case management to members who are engaged with the STORM team
- Provide consultation to STORM team members and other clinicians as needed
- Participate in planning and program development
- Plan and facilitate care conferences as needed


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of direct clinical experience working with patients/families with chronic pain, addiction, or mental health diagnoses
- Master's degree in social work or closely related field
- Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) or Certified Social Worker Associate (CSWA); Washington Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Application for licensure in secondary state must be made within 6 weeks of start date. License in both states required within 6 months of hire
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers CPR with AED certification within 90 days of hire
- NPI
- Strong motivational interviewing skills
- Rapidly establish rapport with a diverse population of patients presenting with a wide range of psychiatric, social and emotional difficulties
- Proven expertise with telephonic assessment and interventions
- Expertise with a variety of short term counseling interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team
- Case management experience

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of post masters experience in outpatient mental health or addiction treatment
- Thorough knowledge of current best practice treatment for members with chronic pain, and their family members needing addiction and/or mental health intervention
- Working knowledge of KPNW services and benefits
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team
- Working knowledge of pain management techniques
- Knowledge of co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency disorders
Salary Range- $30.35 - $42.04 per hour]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2347882-Portland-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Secondary Functions:
- Practice in an adult psychiatric clinic setting.
- Provide individual and group brief Psychotherapy and crisis intervention to an adult psychiatric population.
- Telephone screening as needed.
- Facilitate at least 2 psychotherapy groups.
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate with colleagues.
- Consult with medical and psychiatric staff regarding diagnosis, evaluations, strengths and deficits.
- Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with therapeutic regimens, including adherence to prescription medication within the scope of practice.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Psychiatric Social Worker (LCSW): Masters Degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university and Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
OR
- Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT): Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Science required. Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California, and previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years).
OR
- Marriage & Family Therapist Assistant: Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Science required from an accredited college of university.
OR
- Psychiatric Social Work Assistant: Masters Degree in Social Work required from an accredited college of university.
OR
- Psychological Assistant: PhD, PsyD or EdD in clinical or counseling psychology. Completion of a pre-doctoral internship - minimum of 1 year (1500 hours). Current valid registration as a Psychological Assistant with the Board of Psychology of the State of California. Must pass the State Board examination within two years from date of hire as a Psychological Assistant.

Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years experience in the use of psychosocial assessment and Psychotherapeutic methods and clinical case management in a hospital, outpatient clinic or agency.
- Must demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise in diagnosis, evaluation and treatment planning for adult individuals and groups.
- DBT skills a plus.
- Experience treating psychiatric trauma conditions preferred.
-Ability to work well in a team setting, have experience and be comfortable working with culturally diverse patients and colleagues.
- Bilingualskills preferred
-Experience working with Psychiatric issues of medically complicated patients preferred

Schedule: Full-Time Temporary. Regluar Evening hours required for at least 20% of time. Expected length of employment: up to 90 days.]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433496-Richmond-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Secondary Functions:
-Job includes performing crisis interventions/evaluations, phone screening/triage and providing short -term treatment for adults in individual and group treatment.
- To provide intensive/persistent psychotherapy/case management for active parity diagnosed patients.
- To provide psychiatric consultation and perform on-call services to ED and Medical Center/Hospital.
- To participate on Triage Service to screen/triage by phone or in person.
- To work collaboratively with Adult Team including modules members and general staff.
- To perform other clinical duties as assigned.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
MFT (963007): Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Science required, Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California, and Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years). Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality. Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.

OR
Psychologist (963005): PhD, PsyD, or EdD in clinical or counseling required from an accredited college or university, Current valid license to practice psychology in the State of California, and Minimum of two years professional experience under the direction of a licensed psychologist or board certified psychiatrist. Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.

OR
LCSW (963010):
- Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated relevant work experience providing psychotherapy to adults.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Short Term Therapy with general adults.
- Have experience and skills to do phone and in person triage, crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral treatment, and general Short- term treatment.
-Familiarity with psychotropic medications and working knowledge of patients on medication.
- Experience and skillful in evaluating and treating adults with anxiety and depression problems, work stress, marital andrelations problems, and severe mental illnesses, e.g., bipolar disorder and psychosis, schizophrenia.
-Demonstrated experience and training working with patients with diagnosis covered under the mental health parity law whichincludes OCD, SPMI, Depression, and Eating Disorders.
- Bilingual/bicultural in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish desirable. - Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, good teamwork, articulate, and comfortable using PC.

]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433464-San-Francisco-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Secondary Functions:
- This position is for the Adult Team.
- Position may be subjected to relocate to other DSA sites.
- Duties consist of individual and group therapy along with case management, crisis evaluations, short-term therapy, hospital consultation, and working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Provide case management services for adult, child, adolescent and teen patients with the persistent and/or chronic mental illness.
- Conduct initial and ongoing DSM-based mental health evaluations and diagnoses.
- Provide family-focused treatment planning, and conflict resolution service.
- Coordinate care across various internal and external service modalities.
- Complete and maintain computerized documentation of treatment services.
- Participation in Department and Service Team meetings as well as educational activities as approved by Supervisor.
- Maintain current licensing status and complete related continuing education and KP-defined competency training.
- Work with adult, children, adolescents and their families.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members' treatment to include referral of the member and/or members family to external resources.
- Establishes liaisons to utilize resources of public and private agencies/community organizations to meet member and program needs.
- May conduct evaluations in Medicare, Social Security, and state disability cases.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
OR MFT:
- Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science required.
- Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California.
- Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years)
OR PSWA:
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
OR MFTA:
- Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science required from an accredited college or university.
- Must pass the State Board examination within two years from date of hire.

- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing clinical treatment for adult, children, and families.
- Expected to lead cognitive behavioral and/or dialectical behavior therapy group programs for adult, children, adolescents and teens in a variety of diagnosis-specific curricula (eg; anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, panic disorder, post -traumatic stress disorder, etc-).
- Experience with providing group-based mental health services.
- Applicants are expected to be comfortable working with an ethnically and culturally diverse patient population.
- Credentialing and Privileging approval for WCR Medical Centers.
- Evening hours and evening/weekend hospital consultation (on-call) service is required per operational need.
- Hours may be subject to change due to operational needs.
- Weekdays and weekends to be scheduled.
- Bilingual preferred.]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433463-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Provides quality counseling services by assessing patient/ family system needs, then developing & implementing treatment plans in accordance w/ departmental & medical center policies
- Provides quality counseling services by assessing patient/ family system needs, then developing & implementing treatment plans in accordance w/ departmental & medical center policies, & in compliance w/ the standards of the social work profession. Quality of clinical services is indicated by QM findings, case presentations, documentation review, staff & patient feedback & supervisory discussions
- Performs a bio-psychosocial assessment interview w/ patient, family, &/or significant other according to department policy & standards
- Provides appropriate crises intervention/treatment to adults, children & families in emergent situations including assessment, counseling, information/referral & providing consultation to physicians & healthcare team. Provides a professional interpretation of patient's condition (i.e., situation, affect, behavior & verbal content) & recommends appropriate psycho-social intervention(s) &/or treatment plan
- Develops culturally sensitive assessment that reflects departmental standards & includes: reasons for referral; source of referral; informant name; physical/medical issues; interpersonal & social relations; emotional/psychiatric/adjustment issues including assessment of depression; role performance/social transition; community planning/resources (as indicated); legal/protective issues (as indicated)
- Provides appropriate counseling services to patients &/or family based on clinical assessment & consistent w/ patient's on-going medical condition/needs
- Provides patient education on subjects related to psycho-social adjustment to medical illness, individually, in classes or groups
- Assessment demonstrates ability to interpret the social, emotional & behavioral problems/elements as they relate to the patient's medical condition & treatment
- Demonstrates the integration of clinical social work theory into practice by appropriately utilizing clinical knowledge of bio-psychosocial development stages, personality development, human behavior, etc., to formulate assessment, direct treatment, & provide consultation & education to other team members.This includes integration of developmental theory & clinical practice in assessments & intervention specific to the age group served (neonates, pediatrics, adolescent, adult, geriatric)
- Spends at least 70% of time in direct service activity
- Completes & submits statistics in accordance w/ departmental policies & procedures
- Documents interventions in appropriate formats, legibly & w/in departmental time frames
- Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & the level of work being preformed by the individuals assigned to this position & as such are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties & skills required of personnel so classified

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work issued by a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
- Current and valid license as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the State of California Board of Behavior Science Examiners

Preferred Qualifications:
-Social worker for busy Neurology and Inpatient Oncology Service.
-Must have at least one year experience with Neurology/Stroke/MS, etc.
- Must have experience with short-term counseling using behavioral techniques.
-Must have at least one year acute care experience post master's.
-Experience working with Oncology patients either inpatient or acute care setting.

Notes:
- Schedule Varies
-Candidate will work one (1) evening each week.
- Some weekends 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm and 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
- Some weekend and holidays also required
-Covering crisis patients in the urgent care, emergency room and inpatient units.
-Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429309-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for budget planning/development/monitoring.
- Various managerial levels report into this position; responsible for all managerial functions for direct reports and ultimate responsibility for all personnel management within unit.
- Large scale oversight for programs and staff within a large medical center or across a service area.
- Responsible for multiple programs at multi-sites across department.
- Accountable for access outcomes; allocation of resources; handles member concerns and grievances.
- Represents the department at a Regional level; may have a regional role such as Chair of Chiefs Groups.

Secondary Functions:
- Large scale oversight for programs and staff within OAK General Adult services.
- Represents the Adult Services and department at Regional meetings.
- Leadership of a large, diverse psychotherapist staff in the Adult Services of the Oakland Department of Psychiatry, organizing and facilitating meetings; developing an annual report for the Department; managing information technology and data; developing and managing personnel and compensation policy; supervising the performance of psychotherapy staff and conducting progressive discipline where appropriate; coordinating services with other administrators; and completing other administrative work under the direction of the Department's Chief.
- The successful applicant will have primary responsibility for evaluating the performance of psychotherapy staff and behavior health managers within Adult Services and provide administrative support to other managers in the Department, including the Service Director.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous management experience.
- Bachelor's in nursing, social work or other health related field.
- Master's degree in nursing, social work, psychology, or Ph.D./Psy.D in psychology from an accredited university or professional school preferred.
- Current valid license as a Psychologist or Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California, or Advanced Practitioner RN.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Knowledge of social services agencies, state regulations and APA standards as they relate to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality, and other ethical issues.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of two years tenure in a managerial role in Psychiatry or related field.
- Position entails clinical and administrative responsibilities.
- Strategic leadership and planning skills a must.
- High levels of clinical competence in evaluating, diagnosing, planning and carrying out treatment for Adult patients are required.
- In addition, position entails leadership of a large, diverse mental health program, including organizing and facilitating meetings, participating on Service and Departmental Administrative teams, developing an annual report for the Department, managing information technology and data, developing and managing personnel and operational policy, supervising the performance of psychotherapists and responsibility for conducting performance evaluations for therapists and behavior health managers on the Adult Service.
- Administrative support for the Sub-Chief of the service and the Service Director in the Department.
- Oversight of the hiring and orientation of new psychotherapists and liaison with hospital Credentials and Privileges committee.
- Representation of the Adult Service psychotherapy staff to medical center administration and medical staff.
- The successful applicant will work with the Chief of Psychiatry, Sub-Chief of OAK Adult Services, Service Director and Service Manager as lead Behavior Health Manager of the Adult Service to insure maintenance of high-quality mental health services and operations.

Schedule: Some evening and on-call work involved
]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429236-Oakland-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Competencies: Timely & appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning & treatment intervention of members.
- Appropriate selection of treatment modality to member's presenting problem.
- Is an effective communicator of clinical material to member & clinical staff.
- Provides high internal & external customer/patient satisfaction.
- Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies.
- Provides appropriate & timely documentation of clinical encounters in member's charts.
- Is knowledgeable of KP & community resources.
- Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care & license
- Maintains license.
- Conduct initial interview w/ Members by eliciting & interpreting the psychological & social meaning of complaints.
- Determines urgency of member's need.
- Provides a professional interpretation of member's presentation & recommends a course of therapeutic action, selects appropriate treatment modality.
- Provides treatment to adults, adolescents, & children.
- Renders appropriate & immediate guidance & therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services.
- Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports & letters; phones, writes & visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools, relatives, and friends to obtain pertinent information.
- Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants & community resources
- Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information & referrals.
- Proficient in identifying & treating the span of developmental stages.
- Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to individual, group, family, & child therapy.
- Complies w/ organizational, departmental, state/federal guidelines & all regulatory agency policies & procedures.
- Participates in QM & CQI activities.

Qualifications:


Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of post-graduate experience in a behavioral health setting required.
- Master's degree in social work or behavioral health fieldrequired
- Valid and current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license required.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) nomenclature required.

PreferredQualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Notes:
- Position is open to both LCSW's and LMFT's
- Treats all populations, including children, adolescents, adults, families and couples
- Provides individual, couple, family and group counseling, as well as crisis intervention
]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2169441-Huntington-Beach-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Competencies: Timely & appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning & treatment intervention of members.
- Appropriate selection of treatment modality to member's presenting problem.
- Is an effective communicator of clinical material to member & clinical staff.
- Provides high internal & external customer/patient satisfaction.
- Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies.
- Provides appropriate & timely documentation of clinical encounters in member's charts.
- Is knowledgeable of KP & community resources.
- Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care & license
- Maintains license.
- Conduct initial interview w/ Members by eliciting & interpreting the psychological & social meaning of complaints.
- Determines urgency of member's need.
- Provides a professional interpretation of member's presentation & recommends a course of therapeutic action, selects appropriate treatment modality.
- Provides treatment to adults, adolescents, & children.
- Renders appropriate & immediate guidance & therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services.
- Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports & letters; phones, writes & visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools, relatives, and friends to obtain pertinent information.
- Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants & community resources
- Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information & referrals.
- Proficient in identifying & treating the span of developmental stages.
- Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to individual, group, family, & child therapy.
- Complies w/ organizational, departmental, state/federal guidelines & all regulatory agency policies & procedures.
- Participates in QM & CQI activities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of post-graduate experience in a behavioral health setting required.
- Master's degree in a social work required.
- Valid and current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license required or LMFT license required.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) nomenclature required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- MSW or MS/MA degree from an accredited University.
- Training and experience providing crisis intervention, group and individual psychotherapy and case management.
- Ability to provide a variety of group therapies, strong written communication skills, good time-management skills, good organizational skills and solid clinical judgement.
- Basic PC Skills]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424206-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Secondary Functions:
- Practice in an adult psychiatric clinic setting.
- Provide individual and group brief Psychotherapy and crisis intervention to an adult psychiatric population.
- Telephone screening as needed.
- Facilitate at least 2 psychotherapy groups.
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate with colleagues.
- Consult with medical and psychiatric staff regarding diagnosis, evaluations, strengths and deficits.
- Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with therapeutic regimens, including adherence to prescription medication within the scope of practice.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Psychiatric Social Worker (LCSW): Masters Degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university and Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
OR
- Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT): Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Science required. Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California, and previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years). Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality.
OR
- Marriage & Family Therapist Assistant: Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Science required from an accredited college of university.
OR
- Psychiatric Social Work Assistant: Masters Degree in Social Work required from an accredited college of university.

Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years experience in the use of psychosocial assessment and Psychotherapeutic methods and clinical case management in a hospital, outpatient clinic or agency.
- Must demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise in diagnosis, evaluation and treatment planning for adult individuals and groups.
- DBT skills a plus.
- Experience treating psychiatric trauma conditions preferred.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal skills required.
- Must have the ability to work well in a team setting, have experience and be comfortable working with culturally diverse patients and colleagues.
- Demonstrate a history of good attendance and at least satisfactory previous job performance.
- Bilingual-English/Spanish speaking skills preferred

Schedule: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week, Day shifts. Monday-Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm. Night and weekend on-call to Emergency Department may be required. Regular Evening hours required for at least 20% of time.
]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424164-Oakland-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Manages the delivery of timely, appropriate, cost-effective and high quality services/programs for assigned site
- Assures continuity of care and appropriate utilization of resources both within and outside of Behavioral Health Care
- Assists physicians and department managers in short and long-range planning of psychotherapeutic/psychiatric social work programs/services that meet identified needs of members and purchasers
- Ensures that the professional practice standards for group and/or individual therapeutic modalities and psychodiagnostic testing are maintained by clinicians
- Evaluates the professional clinical practice of staff and provides professional staff with regular/appropriate training, direction, supervision, and consultation
- Integrates and coordinates psychiatric and/or addiction medicine programs with other in-and out-patient departments as well as with community resources
- Achieves a continuum of care within Behavioral Health Care Services
- Develops systems and methodologies for continuous improvement of group and/or individual treatment modalities
- Evaluates effectiveness of program and services
- Review/evaluates group therapy designs
- Establishes group protocols
- Delineates inclusion/exclusion criteria and utilizes pre-and post testing evaluations
- Conducts on-going program evaluation of individual and/or group modalities and, in concert with the department manager and/or Chief of Service, develops/maintains systems and processes for outcomes management/improvement and for identifying the need for revised and/or new clinical treatment programs, designs, and/or protocols
- May develop and implement policies, procedures and systems to ensure customer/member/patient/purchase satisfaction and member/patient access
- In concert with other personnel and physicians, responds to and resolves service, access, and provider concerns/issues
- Develops and maintains departmental policies and procedures to meet Behavioral Health Care and organizational operational, business, and strategic goals/objectives
- Participates in-or independently conducts - performance evaluation of professional staff
- May hire, train/orient, coach, discipline, or terminate professional staff
- In concert with the Chief, and department manager maximizes and manages physical, fiscal, and human resources and manages/reduces associated costs
- Analyzes departmental volume/workload indicators and evaluates/improves utilization and productivity of staff
- Less than 50% of working time may provide direct psychotherapeutic services to individual patients and/or patient groups

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) - five (5) years of clinical experience as a staff clinician in a mental health setting
- One (1) year of experience in managing/supervising the development, delivery and evaluation of clinical mental health programs.
- Master's degree in a field/discipline related to mental health such as psychology, social work, counseling, behavioral science, psychiatric/chemical dependency nursing specialty
- Proof of current state of California license in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or Clinical Psychology or licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Current CA RN license
- Demonstrated knowledge of individual and/or group psychotherapeutic treatment modalities and techniques
- Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate/improve multi-discipline group and/or individual program for patients (children, adolescents, adults, and families)
- Interpersonal and leadership skills]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2403982-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Interviews member & evaluates their psychological & mental status. Utilizes DSM IV to diagnose patients. Determines if member is in crisis, at-risk, or suicidal/homicidal. Refers members in need of immediate or urgent care to appropriate level of services, within time frame established by policy. Collaborates with Call Center or referring practitioner/provider when appropriate
- Provides psychotherapy & counseling for individuals, families, groups &/or Intensive Outpatient Programs. Utilizes a wide range of intervention modalities, which support positive mental health & enhanced individual or family functioning. Provides services such as crisis intervention, brief therapy, cognitive & behavioral therapies, skills training, supportive therapy, stress management, family therapy
- Assesses urgent or high-risk clinical situations & makes appropriate interventions. Coordinates referral of patient to psychiatrist or other clinician in timely fashion. Assists with admission to hospital or other specialized facility when needed. Plans & provides appropriate follow-up & intensity of services based on clients' needs. Assesses needs for psychological testing, chemical dependency treatment or other specific services & makes appropriate referrals
- Evaluates needs & appropriateness for psychopharmacological therapy. Refers patients to physician or clinical nurse specialist for medication evaluation per department guidelines. Maintains basic knowledge of medications, indications & side effects for commonly used psychotherapeutic agents
- Plans, develops, implements, & leads therapeutic & educational group programs to address needs of patient. Evaluates outcomes & effects of treatment for individual patients & programs
- Researches, collects & records data & information relating to identification & treatment of behavioral & interpersonal problems of patient. Formulates alternatives for interventions & approaches for resolution of these problems. Assists to establish clinical best practices & guidelines for delivery of service to population of clients served
- Assists & empowers clients to participate in their treatment plan. Engages client in therapeutic relationship. Educates client regarding mental health services & their benefits. Assists members to use services appropriately. Makes appropriate recommendations & referrals for patients to obtain information, support, services & assistance they may need from Kaiser or community resources
- Follow established guidelines & laws for assuring client safety & confidentiality
- Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One year of experience in chronic pain management or fellowship training in pain management
- Experience in conducting group therapy, intensive outpatient treatment, and/or partial hospitalization program
- Experience in writing treatment plans
- Doctoral degree in Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) approved program in clinical psychology or from an accredited institution with the graduate level training leading to the doctoral degree meeting the requirements of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) 16-98-9
- Valid Hawaii Psychologist license (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure)
- Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy code required at time of hire.
- Knowledge and experience in conducting assessments and using the DSM IV
- Knowledge and experience with frequently used psychiatric medications
- Familiarity with statistical/analytical methods of instruments
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, conflict resolution, decision making, group process facilitation, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, quality management, teamwork, and written communication
- Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone
- Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English
- Training/giving and receiving instructions
- Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two to four years of experience in chronic pain management
- Experience with inpatient settings
- Experience with primary care
- Experience with people who are chemically dependent
- Experience in consultation/liaison
- Training in Pain Management
]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424159-Honolulu-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Plans, develops, coordinates, assesses, and evaluates services provided to members to promote quality and cost effective outcomes.
- Develops and maintains case management policies and procedures to assure optimal and appropriate member utilization of services.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/ approvals for outside services.
- Participates in the development of care paths.
- As an Intensive Case Manager coordinates the care of a large caseload of high risk patients and provides assessments and interventions in the community including in-home visits.
- Consults with internal and external physicians, health care providers, discharge planning, and outside agencies regarding continued care/treatment or hospitalization.
- Arranges and monitors follow-up appointments.
- Makes referrals to appropriate community services.
- Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings and quality of care improvements across the continuum.
- Develops and collects reports and data, and trends utilization of health care resources.
- Develops and presents in-service training and communication to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies, and procedures for members, physicians, medical office staff, contract providers, and outside agencies.
- Coordinates the transmission of clinical and benefit information and treatment to patients, families and outside agencies including issuing Non-Coverage and Denial of Benefits letters consistent with Health Plan Regulations.
- Acts as liaison to psychiatry clinics outside agencies, non-plan facilities, and outside providers.
- Coordinates repatriation of patients and monitors their quality of care.
- Provides administrative case management oversight to Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities, Crisis Residential Programs and IMDs to ensure that services delivered to our members meet Kaiser's Quality and Utilization expectations and guidelines.
- Provides administrative on-call to the RSR/Sub-regional Office.
- Provides Clinical and Administrative documentation in accordance with Kaiser Regional Psychiatric Standards including the Inpatient/Integrated Urgent Services Guidelines.
- Travel is required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous experience, usually two (2) years in an inpatient psychiatric setting or psychiatric emergency service.
- Previous experience, usually two (2) years of care management or clinical experience, and responsibility for a large caseload (50-100) for an extended period of time.
- Demonstrated experience in utilization data collection and cost benefit analysis.
- Master's (Social Work or Psychology), or PhD (Psychology) required.
- LCSW, MFT or Psychologist License required.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Demonstrated expertise in crisis management.
- Knowledge of TJC, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
- Must be able to work in a Labor Partnership Environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with home visits and telephonic case management of high complexity, high utilizer population.]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424139-North-Bay-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care & license, maintains license
- Performs diagnoses & psychological assessments of referred patients by administering, scoring & interpreting psychometric & projective tests as well as other psycho-diagnostic techniques & behavior observations
- Assesses brain functioning & pathology through the administration of special psychological techniques per mental health benefit contract
- Transmits diagnostic & assessment information to referring professionals through verbal & written reports
- Offers consultation & in-service training to other mental health professionals on clinical issues relevant to the prevention, diagnosis & treatment of psychological disorders to include consultation w/ physicians on psychological factors in the physical health or illness of individuals
- May conduct research of human behavior & possible methods for eliminating psychological disorders
- Conducts program evaluation to assess quality of care & cost effectiveness of clinical procedures
- Offers research & program design consultation
- Conducts initial interview w/ member by eliciting & interpreting the psychological & social meaning of complaints
- Determines urgency of member's needs
- Provides a professional interpretation of member's presentation & recommends a course of therapeutic action; selects appropriate treatment modality
- Provides treatment to adults, adolescents & children
- Renders appropriate & immediate guidance & therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services
- Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports & letters; phones, writes & visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools, relatives, friends to obtain pertinent information
- Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants & community resources
- Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information & referrals
- Proficient in identifying & treating the span of developmental stages
- Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but limited to individual, group, family & child therapy
- Complies w/ organization, department, state, federal, regulatory agency guidelines, policies & procedures

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) or more years of post graduate experience in a behavioral health setting
-Internship in a Psychological Association (PA) approved program preferred.
- Doctorate degree from an APA accredited University with specialization in a field of clinical or counseling psychology.
- Current license as a Psychologist by the California Board of Behavioral Examiners.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Recent experience in treatingAutistic children and their families and conducting ADHD evaluations.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish). Level I

Notes:
- This is a Per Diem position, days and hours may vary.]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424275-Santa-Ana-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Interviews patients and related sources to identify extent and effects of chemical dependency, in order to arrive at a treatment plan.
- W/ approval from the supervisor, utilizing close supervision and commensurate w/ skills and training, provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and HIV risk assessment and counseling as related to chemical dependency.
- Participates in team discussions related to appropriate treatment plans for patients and their families.
- Confers w/ staff physician and clinical supervisor regarding patients' progress and treatment.
- Prepares psycho-social assessments, case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of patients.
- Confers w/ representatives of other departments and private agencies to resolve problems and to develop and maintain public understanding and sound working relationships.
- Participates in training programs and workshops for continued professional growth in general counseling skills, as well as specialized treatment in addiction medicine.
- Maintains ethical and professional standards of conduct.
- This position does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.
- Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully and develops alternative solutions.
- Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality, treats co-workers, patients and facility visitors with respect.
- Oral Communication: Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) years of paid experience under licensed supervision.
- Bachelor's degree in Applied Behavioral Science or equivalent work experience.
- Current certification as an addiction counselor.
- If in chemical dependency recovery, a minimum of three (3) years continuous sobriety is required.
- Ongoing employment in the CDRP/CDS is contingent on continuous sobriety.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- Must be able to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Schedule: 8:30am - 12:30pm

Week 1: Sun & Sat
Week 2: Off
Week 3: Sun & Sat
Week 4: Off]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424222-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Competencies: Timely & appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning & treatment intervention of members.
- Appropriate selection of treatment modality to member's presenting problem.
- Is an effective communicator of clinical material to member & clinical staff.
- Provides high internal & external customer/patient satisfaction.
- Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies.
- Provides appropriate & timely documentation of clinical encounters in member's charts.
- Is knowledgeable of KP & community resources.
- Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care & license
- Maintains license.
- Conduct initial interview w/ Members by eliciting & interpreting the psychological & social meaning of complaints.
- Determines urgency of member's need.
- Provides a professional interpretation of member's presentation & recommends a course of therapeutic action, selects appropriate treatment modality.
- Provides treatment to adults, adolescents, & children.
- Renders appropriate & immediate guidance & therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services.
- Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports & letters; phones, writes & visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools, relatives, and friends to obtain pertinent information.
- Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants & community resources
- Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information & referrals.
- Proficient in identifying & treating the span of developmental stages.
- Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to individual, group, family, & child therapy.
- Complies w/ organizational, departmental, state/federal guidelines & all regulatory agency policies & procedures.
- Participates in QM & CQI activities.

Qualifications:

This is a repost of 131156.

Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II.
- Two (2) years of post-graduate experience in a behavioral health setting required.
- Master's degree in a social work required.
- Valid and current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license or (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)required.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) nomenclature required.

PreferredQualifications:
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Abilityto work in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams, and have excellent customer service skills.
-Ability to work in a Labor/ManagementPartnership environment.

Notes:
- Must pass the bilingual assessment test.
- General education programs to support pediatric and adult weight management, and Psychosocial programs - The work schdule varies some evening hours (1 to 2x weekly) coverage for evening classes.
- Will travel throughtout the Fontana Service Area.
- The position home base will be PC I, but is able to work anywhere it's determined there is a need for education.
- May require Saturdays.
- Must have dependable transportation.
- Will require lifing and moving program supplies that could be up to 50 pounds.]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424205-Fontana-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Provide psychodynamic interventions, crisis intervention, grief/bereavement counseling, problem solving, stress reduction & developing healthy coping strategies in individual/family/group settings. Provide counseling to help patients cope w/ acute/chronic/terminal illnesses.
- Responsible for developing & implementing individual Plan of Treatment which assist patients & families to cope &/or restore social, emotional, financial & environmental factors which affect &/or affected by illness.
- Completes biopsychosocial strengths based assessments. Partners w/ patient to identify needs & develop & implement individual treatment plan based on mutually agreed upon treatment plan.
- Discuss options for care proactively including Kaiser resources & external community/government resources to assist patient/family in developing short & long term care plans as appropriate. Team w/ other disciplines in assessing, planning & providing services for patients utilizing biopsychosocial information.
- Assist patient in advocating for self to receive appropriate services w/in Kaiser & community. Assist patient & family in placing patient in higher level of care as determined by team & patient, if applicable.
- Takes, reviews, evaluates & prioritizes written & oral referrals.
- Maintains documentation, records & data collections.
- Responsible for completion of required documents in a complete & timely manner.
- Functions as part of the Home Health/Hospice Team to assure appropriate, timely placement of Kaiser members in nursing facilities.
- Liaison between patient & Kaiser maintaining positive relationship w/ Kaiser & providing for continuity of care.
- Identifies appropriate levels of care & facilities for referred patients, where applicable.
- Obtains placements, where applicable.
- Collaborate w/ internal & external resources in Kaiser & the community to meet mutually agreed upon goals & objectives.
- Provides information & referral to community resources as requested.
- Coordinates exchange of information between Kaiser, families, members & skilled nursing facilities.
- Determines application of Kaiser, Medicare & Medi-Cal benefits to specific patient situations.
- Participates in Quality Assurance activities as assigned.
- Assist in coordinating communication between regional offices, clinics, hospitals, & field staff, triaging of phone calls from members'/families.
- Works w/ referral sources to clarify & complete required clinical & psychosocial information.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Step I: Less than two (2) years' social work experience (M.S.W. field work not included).
- Step II: Two (2) to four (4) years of social work experience within the last five (5) years (M.S.W. fieldwork not included).
- Step III: Four (4) or more years of social work experience within the last ten (10) years (M.S.W. fieldwork not included).
- One (1) year experience providing direct service in medical or home health related setting - MSW internship considered.
- Home Health - Title 22 Requirement: 'Social worker' means a person who has a masters of social work degree from a school of social work accredited or approved by the Council on Social Work Education and having one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
- Hospice - California standards: 'Social worker' means a person who has a master of social work degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and clinical experience relevant to the counseling and case work needs of patients and families.
- Masters in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
- LCSW preferred.
- California Driver's License required.
- BLS required.
- Demonstrated ability to work on a multidisciplinary team.
- Must have solid psychosocial assessment skills.
- Knowledge of chronic and acute disease and how it impacts patient and family functioning.
- Demonstrated excellent oral/telephone communication skills and written documentation.
- Must be computer-literate and, preferably, experienced in automated clinical information systems.
- Must demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently handle demanding workload involving multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to function independently as a collaborative, supportive team member.
- Must be able to master detailed and complex information regarding benefits and coordination of care.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collectivebargaining agreement.

Temporary:
Expected Length of Employment: Up to 90 days

Schedule:

Mon: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Tues: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Thurs: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2418141-North-Bay-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Under the supervision of the Chaplain participates in direct services to patients, family members/significant others, and staff.
- Interact daily with staff and interdisciplinary team members to formulate and evaluate patient care needs.
- Provide documentation in the patient care record.
- Serve as a liaison between the Medical Center, local congregations and religious institutions.
- Conduct services for patients, as requested.
- Participate in appropriate professional associations for personal and professional growth.
- Demonstrate ability to minister with persons of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Preferred minimum one (1) year full-time or two (2) years part-time pastoral counseling in hospital or death and dying experience.
- Enrolled in a Theology program with an accredited institution.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Schedule: Mon & Sat 8:30am - 5:00pm, Fri 1:00pm - 5:00pm
]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2418115-Walnut-Creek-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- In collaboration w/ the Behavioral Health Senior Director (or Mental Health Director) & the Chief of Chemical Dependency Services, set the vision for the Chemical Dependency Department & responsible for developing & executing the Chemical Dependency strategic plan & other organizational & departmental goals w/ specific targets & metrics
- Provide leadership across the Chemical Dependency Department & other departments to ensure high quality care & effective systems of care delivery
- Accountable for the quality of care, service & cost effective operations. Including accountability for creating a culture of service, compliance, ethics & integrity
- Responsible for the preparation & management of departmental budgets, including all inpatient & external costs
- Responsible for developing clinical services & administrative processes to anticipate & meet the complex & changing demands on the department's service delivery system
- Leadership responsibility in fully understanding, promoting & implementing the Labor Management Partnership
- Represents the Chemical Dependency Department to all clinical & administrative departments w/in the organization to ensure high quality of care & service to our members
- Supervises assigned staff. This includes interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, evaluating, counseling, disciplining & terminating in compliance w/ EEO/AA goals & personnel policies of the organization
- Establishes communications w/ counselors & physicians. Develops methods to measure & monitor resource utilization & effectiveness
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of post-graduate supervised experience in alcohol/chemical dependency treatment services
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/leadership experience w/ the ability to establish comprehensive outpatient programs & work effectively w/ outside agencies, members & staff
- Master's degree in psychology or related behavioral health field
- Must have current licensure by the State of Colorado as a professional in a behavioral health related field (i.e. Social Work, Psychology, Nursing)
- Strong computer & communication skills
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire
]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2415004-Denver-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Secondary Functions:
- This position is for the Child Team.
- Position may be subjected to relocate to other Diablo Service Area sites.
- Provide clinical treatment for children and families.
- Expected to lead cognitive behavioral and/or dialectical behavior therapy group programs for children, adolescents and teens in a variety of diagnosis-specific curricula (eg; anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, panic disorder, post -traumatic stress disorder, etc-).
- Provide group-based mental health services.
- Duties consist of individual and group therapy along with case management, crisis evaluations, short-term therapy, hospital consultation, and working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Applicants are expected to be comfortable working with an ethnically and culturally diverse patient population.
- Evening hours and evening/weekend hospital consultation (on-call) service is required per operational need.
- Credentialing and Privileging approval is required for WCR Medical Centers.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members' treatment to include referral of the member and/or members family to external resources.
- Establishes liaisons to utilize resources of public and private agencies/community organizations to meet member and program needs.
- May conduct evaluations in Medicare, Social Security, and state disability cases.
- Weekend hours may be required. Hours may be subject to change due to operational needs.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
OR MFT:
- Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science required.
- Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California.
- Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years)
OR PSWA:
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
OR MFTA:
- Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science required from an accredited college or university.
- Must pass the State Board examination within two years from date of hire.

- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing case management services for child, adolescent and teen patients with the persistent and/or chronic mental illness.
- Ability to conduct initial and ongoing DSM-based mental health evaluations and diagnoses.
- Ability to provide crisis intervention, family-focused treatment planning, and conflict resolution service.
- Ability to develop treatment plans and coordinate care across various internal and external service modalities.
- Ability to complete and maintain computerized documentation of treatment services.
- Participation in Department and Service Team meetings as well as educational activities as approved by Supervisor.
- Ability to maintain current licensing status and complete related continuing education and KP-defined competency training.
- Ability to also work with children, adolescents and their families would be beneficial, but not required.
- Bilingual/ Bi-cultural strongly encouraged to apply.

Schedule: Mon 10:00am - 5:00pm, Tues & Fri 8:00am - 5:30pm, Wed 11:00am - 7:30pm, Thurs 10:00am - 6:00pm]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2414988-San-Francisco-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Quality of Clinical Services The Medical Social Worker II provides quality counseling services by assessing patient/family system needs then developing and implementing treatment plans in accordance with departmental and medical center policies, and in compliance with the I standards of the social work profession.
- Quality of clinical services is indicated by QM findings, case presentations, documentation review, staff and patient feedback and supervisory discussions.
- Performs a bio psychosocial assessment interview with patient, family, and/or significant other according to department policy and standards. Provides appropriate crises intervention/treatment to adults, children and families in emergent situations including assessment, counseling, information/referral and providing consultation to physicians and healthcare team.
- Provides a professional interpretation of patient's condition (i.e., situation, affect, behavior and verbal content) and recommends appropriate psycho social intervention(s) and/or treatment plan.
- Develops culturally sensitive assessment that reflects departmental standards and includes: reasons for referral; source of referral; Informant name; physical/medical issues; interpersonal and social relations; emotional/psychiatric/adjustment issues including assessment of depression; role performance/social transition; community planning/resources (as indicated); legal/protective issues (as indicated) Provides appropriate counseling services to patients and/or family based on clinical assessment and consistent with patient's on going medical condition/needs.
- Performs relevant patient and family advocacy services within KP and the community.
- Provides patient education on subjects related to psycho social adjustment to medical illness, individually, in classes or groups.
- Professional Knowledge The Medical Social Worker II takes responsibility for implementation of social work knowledge and values, standards of practice and enhancement of professional skills as demonstrated by chart reviews, case presentations, staff and patient feedback, supervisory discussions and attendance at conferences/classes.
- Assessment demonstrates ability to interpret the social, emotional and behavioral problems/elements as they relate to the patient's medical condition and treatment. Knowledge of availability of KP and community resources consistent with treatment goals.
- Utilizes professional knowledge in facilitating staff and other meetings.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and observes department policies and procedures.
- Utilizes formal and informal education opportunities to increase professional knowledge base as demonstrated by attendance at appropriate and approved programs/workshops/in services/etc.
- Demonstrates the integration of clinical social work theory into practice by appropriately utilizing clinical knowledge of bio psychosocial development stages, personality development, human behavior, etc., to formulate assessment, direct treatment, and provide consultation and education to other team members. This includes integration of developmental theory and clinical practice in assessments and intervention specific to the age group served.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by Council on SW Education.

Preferred Qualifications:
- LCSW or LMFT preferred.
- Inpatient Social Servies Experience
- Experienced with end of life conversations.
- Team orientated
- Basic computer skills to include Word, Excel & Powerpoint.


Notes:
- Variable hours/shifts to cover for full time staff]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2414965-Los-Angeles-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency.]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2404045-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Competencies: Timely & appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning & treatment intervention of members.
- Appropriate selection of treatment modality to member's presenting problem.
- Is an effective communicator of clinical material to member & clinical staff.
- Provides high internal & external customer/patient satisfaction.
- Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies.
- Provides appropriate & timely documentation of clinical encounters in member's charts.
- Is knowledgeable of KP & community resources.
- Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care & license
- Maintains license.
- Conduct initial interview w/ Members by eliciting & interpreting the psychological & social meaning of complaints.
- Determines urgency of member's need.
- Provides a professional interpretation of member's presentation & recommends a course of therapeutic action, selects appropriate treatment modality.
- Provides treatment to adults, adolescents, & children.
- Renders appropriate & immediate guidance & therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services.
- Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports & letters; phones, writes & visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools, relatives, and friends to obtain pertinent information.
- Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants & community resources
- Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information & referrals.
- Proficient in identifying & treating the span of developmental stages.
- Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to individual, group, family, & child therapy.
- Complies w/ organizational, departmental, state/federal guidelines & all regulatory agency policies & procedures.
- Participates in QM & CQI activities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of post-graduate experience in a behavioral health setting required.
- Master's degree in a social work orbehavioral health fieldrequired.
- Valid and current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license required.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) nomenclature required.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish). Level II


Notes:
- Must pass the bilingual assessment test.
- Provides back up to Health Education. 8 hours/week after 5:00 PM.
- Some after hours and weekend coverage required.
]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2399563-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- LCSW license required
- Master's degree in Social Work required
- Current and valid CA Driver's license and proof of current auto insurance as required by law.
- Current CPR card required.
- Provide counceling and emotional support to hospice and palliative patients and their families related to end of life issues.
- Demonstrate knowledge of individual and group psychotherapeutic treatment modalities and techniques related to loss, grieving and lifestyle changes.

PreferredQualifications:
- Previous hospice experience preferred.
- Dynamics of Grief and Loss, Death and Dying, and Dysfunctional Family Systems; knowledge of community resources; adult, child and substance abuse cases experience as well as other high risk situations
- Basiccomputer skills to include MS Word and email applications, Health Connect/EMR
- Data Entry

Notes:
- Per Diem, rotate on call weekends/after hours
- Travel up to 80%.
- Job requires travel to patient homes.
- Must have reliable transportation.]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2399559-San-Diego-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Serves as the Co-Chair of Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Committee & is accountable for development of the Behavioral Health Quality Improvement Work plan.
- Ensures compliance w/ all related regulatory & accreditation requirements.
- Oversees Behavioral Health UM & referral process to ensure compliance w/ regulatory standards.
- Manages Behavioral Health UM health plan staff to ensure daily UM activities are applied in a consistent, effective manner & in accordance w/ department goals & targets at all levels of patient care.
- Works in partnership w/ Behavioral Health Service Chiefs, UM Physicians, & Behavioral Health Managers to:
o make decisions on complex discharge cases to ensure high quality, patient centered transition of care, & cost effectiveness.
o coordinate Inpatient Concurrent Reviews (Authorization of Additional Days & Adverse Decisions) & Transitions at Time of Discharge.
- Provides subject matter expertise & oversight for behavioral health related referral decisions.
- Serves as liaison to the Behavioral Health Department & Regional Quality Improvement Committee.
- Provides support to Regional Network Management committees.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Preferred Skills:
This position will be located in Summit (Kensington, Maryland) and needs a Maryland license.

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of post master's clinical experience in Behavioral Health required.
- A minimum of 3 years of supervisor experience in Behavioral Health required.
- A minimum of 1 year of Utilization Management experience required.
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, or a PHD in Clinical Psychology required.
- LCSW, LICSW, CNS, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist required.
- If MSW, Certified Social Worker required.
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required
- Ability to commute to various work sites required.
- Comprehensive understanding of behavioral health & chemical dependency issues & regulations required.
- Proficiency w/ word processing, database, spreadsheet, & presentation applications required.
- Effective interpersonal & conflict resolution skills required.
- Ability to analyze problems & problem-solve using a team approach required.
- A cooperative & professional attitude w/ internal & external customers required.
- Comprehensive understanding of behavioral health & chemical dependency issues & regulations required.
- Effective interpersonal & conflict resolution skills required.
- Ability to analyze problems & problem-solve using a team approach required.
- A cooperative & professional attitude w/ internal & external customers required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Affiliation w/ National Association of Social Workers preferred.
- Knowledge of outcomes' measurements, design, & research tools preferred.
- Familiarity w/ HEDIS & NCQA Behavioral Health standards preferred.
- Behavioral Health Utilization Management experience preferred.]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2159315-Maryland-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Plans, develops, assesses, and evaluates care provided to members
- In conjunction with primary care and specialist physicians, evaluates and develops baseline medical and psychosocial evaluations and individualized patient care/treatment plans; recommends alternative levels of care and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
- Makes assessments of physiological and or functional status utilizing protocols; initiates appropriate diagnostic testing/screening and interventions
- Develops individualized patient/family education plan focused on self-management; delivers patient/family education specific to a disease state
- Implements strategies to target/assess risk factors and achieve and ensure patient follow-up according to clinical and strategic measures/outcomes; produces population based reports on outcomes specific to defined patient populations; participates with health care team/providers in actualizing outcomes by planning, evaluating and implementing decisions and strategies to achieve predetermined cost, clinical, quality, utilization and service outcomes
- Develops and maintains case management policies and procedures
- Coordinates care/services with utilization and/or quality reviewers and monitors level and quality of care
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/approvals/transfers as needed for outside services for patients/families
- Consults with internal and external physicians, health care providers, discharge planning and outside agencies regarding continued care/treatment or hospitalization or referral to support services or placement
- Arranges and monitors follow-up appointments
- Encourages member to follow prescribed course of care (e.g., drug therapy, physical therapy)
- Makes referrals to appropriate community services and outside providers
- Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings and improving the quality of care across the continuum
- Develops and collects data; trends utilization of health care resources
- Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies, and procedures for members, physicians, medical office staff, contract providers, and outside agencies
- Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefit treatment to patients, families, and outside agencies
- Acts as liaison for outside agencies, non-plan facilities, and outside providers
- Coordinates repatriation of patients and monitors their quality of care

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous case management experience preferred (usually 2 years with the population to be case managed)
- Graduate of an academic institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Master's degree in Social Work required
- Current and valid CALCSW preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of case management, discharge planning, transfer coordination; JCAHO and other federal/state/local regulations

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of KP BHC service preferred.
- Knowledge of computer systems including the ability to type and enter data into an electronic medical record.
- Computer knowledge of MS Word.

Notes:
- 10 hour shifts, includes working one weekends per pay period
]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2399521-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
-Psychologist (963005): PhD, PsyD, or EdD in clinical or counseling required from an accredited college or university, Current valid license to practice psychology in the State of California, and Minimum of two years professional experience under the direction of a licensed psychologist or board certified psychiatrist. Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.

OR

- Psych Asst (963004): PhD, PsyD or EdD in clinical or counseling psychology.

OR
-PSWA (963015): Masters degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.

OR
LCSW (963010):
- Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish required.

+++Bilingual Spanish is required for this position+++]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2399491-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Secondary Functions:
- Practice in an adult psychiatric clinic setting.
- Provide individual and group crisis intervention to an adult psychiatric population.
- Telephone screening as needed.
- Facilitate at least 2 psychotherapy groups.
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate with colleagues.
- Consult with medical and psychiatric staff regarding diagnosis, evaluations, strengths and deficits.
- Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with therapeutic regimens, including adherence to prescription medication within the scope of practice.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Psychiatric Social Worker (LCSW): Masters Degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university and Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
OR
- Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT): Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Science required. Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California, and previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years). Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality.
OR
- Marriage & Family Therapist Assistant: Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Science required from an accredited college of university.
OR
- Psychiatric Social Work Assistant: Masters Degree in Social Work required from an accredited college of university.

- Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.

Schedule: Part-Time Regular, 32hours per week, Day shifts. Monday-Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm. Night and weekend on-call to Emergency Department may be required. Regular Evening hours required for at least 20% of time.]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2399473-Oakland-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care and license, maintains license.
- Performs diagnoses and psychological assessments of referred patients by administering, scoring and interpreting psychometric and projective tests as well as other psycho-diagnostic techniques and behavior observations.
- Assesses brain functioning and pathology through the administration of special psychological techniques per mental health benefit contract.
- Transmits diagnostic and assessment information to referring professionals through verbal and written reports.
- Offers consultation and in-service training to other mental health professionals on clinical issues relevant to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders to include consultation w/ physicians on psychological factors in the physical health or illness of individuals.
- May conduct research of human behavior and possible methods for eliminating psychological disorders.
- Conducts program evaluation to assess quality of care and cost effectiveness of clinical procedures.
- Offers research and program design consultation.
- Conducts initial interview w/ member by eliciting and interpreting the psychological and social meaning of complaints.
- Determines urgency of member's needs.
- Provides a professional interpretation of member's presentation and recommends a course of therapeutic action; selects appropriate treatment modality.
- Provides treatment to adults, adolescents and children.
- Renders appropriate and immediate guidance and therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services.
- Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports and letters; phones, writes and visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools, relatives, friends to obtain pertinent information.
- Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants and community resources.
- Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information and referrals.
- Proficient in identifying and treating the span of developmental stages.
- Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but limited to individual, group, family and child therapy.
- Complies w/ organization, department, state, federal, regulatory agency guidelines, policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) or more years of post graduate experience in a behavioral health setting, internship in a Psychological Association (PA) approved program preferred.
- Doctorate degree from an APA accredited University with specialization in a field of clinical or counseling psychology.
- Current license as a Psychologist by the California Board of Behavioral Examiners.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years professional experience specifically in the area of chronic pain. Learning theory, behavioral medicine and chronic pain.
- Knowledge of psychopharmacology.
- Ability to work independently and problem solve.
- Ability to work well in teams with other disciplines.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Develops, implements and evaluates the design and delivery of the Chronic Pain Management Program.
- Facilitates and implements the assessment, plan, implementation, delivery, reassessment and adjustment of a multidisciplinary treatment plan for patients in the Chronic Pain program.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice.
- Computer skills in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint


Notes:
- May require travel to Medical Offices in Coachella Valley
- Schedule varies within the Day and Evening shift]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2384198-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Provides quality counseling services by assessing patient/ family system needs, then developing & implementing treatment plans in accordance w/ departmental & medical center policies
- Provides quality counseling services by assessing patient/ family system needs, then developing & implementing treatment plans in accordance w/ departmental & medical center policies, & in compliance w/ the standards of the social work profession. Quality of clinical services is indicated by QM findings, case presentations, documentation review, staff & patient feedback & supervisory discussions
- Performs a bio-psychosocial assessment interview w/ patient, family, &/or significant other according to department policy & standards
- Provides appropriate crises intervention/treatment to adults, children & families in emergent situations including assessment, counseling, information/referral & providing consultation to physicians & healthcare team. Provides a professional interpretation of patient's condition (i.e., situation, affect, behavior & verbal content) & recommends appropriate psycho-social intervention(s) &/or treatment plan
- Develops culturally sensitive assessment that reflects departmental standards & includes: reasons for referral; source of referral; informant name; physical/medical issues; interpersonal & social relations; emotional/psychiatric/adjustment issues including assessment of depression; role performance/social transition; community planning/resources (as indicated); legal/protective issues (as indicated)
- Provides appropriate counseling services to patients &/or family based on clinical assessment & consistent w/ patient's on-going medical condition/needs
- Provides patient education on subjects related to psycho-social adjustment to medical illness, individually, in classes or groups
- Assessment demonstrates ability to interpret the social, emotional & behavioral problems/elements as they relate to the patient's medical condition & treatment
- Demonstrates the integration of clinical social work theory into practice by appropriately utilizing clinical knowledge of bio-psychosocial development stages, personality development, human behavior, etc., to formulate assessment, direct treatment, & provide consultation & education to other team members.This includes integration of developmental theory & clinical practice in assessments & intervention specific to the age group served (neonates, pediatrics, adolescent, adult, geriatric)
- Spends at least 70% of time in direct service activity
- Completes & submits statistics in accordance w/ departmental policies & procedures
- Documents interventions in appropriate formats, legibly & w/in departmental time frames
- Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & the level of work being preformed by the individuals assigned to this position & as such are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties & skills required of personnel so classified

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) year of experience working as a professional clinical social worker in an acute care general medical center, preferred
- Master's degree in Social Work issued by a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
- Current and valid license as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the State of California Board of Behavior Science Examiners

Preferred Qualifications:
-Employee must have at least one year Pediatric clinical experience, post master's, preferably in an acute care environment.
- Must have expertise in the area of child abuse assessment and reporting.

Notes:
- Will work in the ambulatory, inpatient, and emergency department area.
- Work until 8 p.m. several days per week required.
- Employee will be required to work some holidays and carry the overnight beeper several times per year.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2384130-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health The primary role of the Hospice Home Hlth AICCP MSW in the H/HH setting is to assist patients/families/caregivers to cope w/ the social/emotional issues & practical arrangements related to the patient's illness. Deliver age-approp social work care to patients/caregivers in their place of residence in accordance w/ agency policy, procedure/state/fed regulations. The MSW II serves as an integral member of the home hlth team.

Essential Functions:
- Hospital/Clinic & H/HH: Provide psychodynamic interventions, crisis intervention, grief/bereavement counseling, problem solving, stress reduction & developing healthy coping strategies in indv/family/grp settings
- Provide counseling for disease acceptance & understanding
- Develop & implement individual Plan of Treatment for patients & families
- Completes psychosocial assessments
- Team w/ other disciplines in assessing, planning & providing svcs for patients utilizing biopsychosocial info
- Assist patient in advocating for self to receive approp svcs
- Determine application of KP, Medicare & Medi-Cal benefits
- AICCP: Assist the client to achieve a better psychosocial adaptation w/in the context of the AICCP
- Help to reduce fear & attitudes obstructing acceptance of disease & treatment
- Refer client's family to community support svcs & resources
- Support psychotherapeutic & family systems interventions as needed
- Chart client's treatments & progress in accordance w/ state/dept regulations
- Instruct & counsel clients reg compliance w/ prescribed therapeutic regimens & medications w/in scope of practice
- Provide advanced care planning including education on the Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment
- H/HH: Inpatient & Outpatient Critical Care: Exp w/ ethical issues & documented experience providing clinical svcs specific to anticipatory death, dying process & bereavement, disfigurement & disability
- Exp in providing clinical counseling for Med Surgical, Oncology, HIV, Maternal, Child, Pediatric, Alzheimer/Dementia, & Substance Abuse patients & Pediatrics patients
- Palliative Care: Exp in initiating & participating in end of life discussions w/ patients & families, & assisting in hospice referrals, holding family conferences, providing home visits & advanced care planning
- Perform other related duties as necessary
- Add'l duties for Hospital/Clinic & H/HH: Ability to work on a multidisciplinary team
- Must have solid psychosocial assessment skills
- Knowledge of chronic & acute disease & how it impacts patient & family functioning
- Excellent oral/telephone communication skills & written documentation
- Must be computer-literate &, preferably, experienced in automated clinical info systems
- Ability to effectively & efficiently handle demanding workload involving multiple tasks
- Ability to function independently as a collaborative, supportive team member
- Must be able to master detailed & complex info reg benefits & coord of care
- Must be willing to work in a LMP environment
- Also refer to Position Specs outlined in the approp collective bargaining agmt

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Hospital/Clinic:
- Masters in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
- Step I: Less than two (2) years' social work experience (M.S.W. field work not included).
- Step II: Two (2) to four (4) years of social work experience within the last five (5) years (M.S.W. fieldwork not included).
- Step III : Four (4) or more years of social work experience within the last ten (10) years (M.S.W. fieldwork not included).
- At least one (1) year post MSW experience in a health care setting preferred- MSW internship may be considered in lieu of this requirement.
- BLS (for Hospice/Home Health.)
- AICCP:
- All minimum requirements of Hospital/Clinic
- Minimum of one year of post licensure experience in the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic modalities in a hospital, clinic or agency.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.
- Demonstrated ability to function independently as a collaborative, supportive team member.
- Must be able to master detailed and complex information regarding benefits and coordination of care.
- Hospice /Home Health:
- Master's in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
- Step I: Less than two (2) years' social work experience (M.S.W. field work not included).
- Step II: Two (2) to four (4) years of social work experience within the last five (5) years (M.S.W. fieldwork not included).
- Step Ill: Four (4) or more years of social work experience within the last ten (10) years (M.S.W. fieldwork not included).
- California Driver's License required for Hospice and Home Health positions.
- One (1) year of experience providing direct service in medical or home health related setting - MSW internship considered.
- BLS (for Hospice/Home Health.)
- Home Health - Title 22 Requirement: 'Social worker' means a person who has a masters of social work degree from a school of social work accredited or approved by the Council on Social Work Education and having one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
- Hospice - California standards: 'Social worker' means a person who has a master of social work degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and clinical experience relevant to the counseling and case work needs of patients and families.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2377244-Sacramento-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Under the supervision of a licensed physiologist or board certified psychologist, participates in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs.
- Consults with medical, nursing and psychiatric staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits as determined by psychological and neuropsychological assessment and evaluation.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups.
- Instructs and counsels patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to prescribed mediation regimens, within the scope of practice.
- May administer specialized therapeutic procedures, as appropriate.
- May develop and conduct psycho-educational classes and groups and provide appropriate support to members family, usually with a licensed co-therapist.
- Conducts psychological assessments, including test administration, interpretation, and recommendation.
- Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records.
- Charts members' treatment and progress in accord with state and NCQA regulations and in keeping with accepted community standards.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members' treatment.
- May develop, implements, and evaluates behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in a variety of settings, including primary care.
- Provides consultation to primary care providers and health educators on matters relating to mental health, health psychology and behavioral medicine.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Secondary Functions:
- Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness.
- May administer specialized therapeutic procedures such as biofeedback and hypnosis.
- Conducts psychological, developmental, and cognitive-deficit assessments, including test administration, interpretation, and recommendations.
- Independently conducts evaluations as an MD-equivalent in Workers Compensation, Social Security, and state disability cases.
- Provides clinical supervision to predoctoral psychology interns, postdoctoral psychology fellows, and other mental health trainees as necessary.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- PhD, PsyD or EdD in clinical or counseling psychology.
- Completion of a pre-doctoral internship - minimum of 1 year (1500 hours).
- Current valid registration as a Psychological Assistant with the Board of Psychology of the State of California.
- Previous clinical responsibilities to include at least some of the following: psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy.
- Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration and interpretation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must pass the State Board examination within two years from date of hire as a Psychological Assistant.
- Knowledge of state regulations and APA Guidelines and Standards with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights, and confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years professional experience under the direction of a licensed psychologist or board certified psychiatrist.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations and APA standards as it related to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality.
- Strong testing and assessment skills strongly preferred.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2377176-Stockton-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Secondary Functions:
- Works as a case manager in multidisciplinary team to members.
- Coordinating care, need assessment, identifying and reducing risk factors, non-pharmacologic management; negotiating care plans and organizing processes to efficiently assure service standards are met.
- Conducts face to face, telephone and or e-mail follow up visits and performs psychosocial and educational assessments; develops, implements evaluates documents care management plan.
- Provides group and individual instruction.
- Consults and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members regarding treatment plan for risk factor management, referrals as needed to specialists, pharmacy, social services, mental health, dietitians and health education classes.
- Consults with primary care practitioners as needed in cooperation with Behavioral Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Health Education. Participates and/or facilitates in an ongoing group visit that provide education and group interaction for members with Chronic Pain.
- Complete documentation of patient's status, goal plan and progress.
- Tracks the progress, and compliance with the care plan, for patients. Performs periodic needs assessment. Tracks emergency department visits for enrolled patients.
- Other relevant responsibilities as defined, and developed by program leadership.
- Collaborates with outside providers as needed.
- Provides cognitive behavioral and other relevant modes of psychological interventions to individuals and groups.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.

Schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Week 1: Mon - Fri
Week 2: Tues - Fri]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2373148-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited nursing school
- Current CA RN License
- BSN preferred
- Minimum one (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) RN Psych experience
- Psychiatric & chemical dependency knowledge & ability to work w/ dual diagnosis patients
- Able to triage & evaluate various aspects of the psychiatric population
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills required
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications, actions & side effects in an adult & pediatric population
- Child & family education & learning theory technique, preferred
- Two (2) or more years in a behavioral health setting, telephone triage support preferred
- Group leadership skills, excellent verbal & written communication skills, including the ability to gather information & express empathy on the telephone, the ability to remain positive & helpful when very busy & w/ difficult patient population & the ability to multitask & prioritize work, preferred
- Computer skills to include data entry, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & HealthConnect, preferred

PreferredQualifications:
- Intensive outpatient experience is preferred

Notes:
- Will work at both locations: West Covina Garvey CDRP/MH 1539 W. Garvey Ave and West Covina Garvey Mental Health 1511 W. Garvey Ave.
]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2373146-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
Under general clinical direction and consultative support from senior staff and management, performs the following:
- Behavioral health assessment and referral.
- Short-term problem solving.
- Consultation and training to managers, supervisors, human resource representatives and union representatives.
- Provides clinical support to less experienced coordinators.
- Crisis intervention and critical incident response management of adverse outcomes in the health care setting.
- Management of projects based on departmental and organizational needs.
- Responsibility for daily operations of Kaiser Permanente's internal EAP at the local facility.
- Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity using judgment within defined practices and procedures.
- Assesses information to identify the best solution from existing alternatives.
- Assesses all new cases and requests for services; determines course of action or seeks consultative support for complex cases/issues.
- Conducts an assessment when a new request arises and determines what has been done and still needs to be done.
- Collects and analyzes data to make informed recommendations/decisions which affect the department.
- Identifies the need for, and contracts with manager/client around role clarity and decision-making authority.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Licensed MFT, LCSW or PhD.
- Minimum of 3 years of EAP experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience required including chemical dependency work, crisis intervention, traumatic stress intervention and short term problem solving.
- Experience with training design and implementation and organizational consultation preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of policies, practices and systems.
- Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
- Full knowledge of industry practices.
- Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Expertise in dealing with the complex and high risk nature of a medical services work setting a plus.
- Master's degree or PhD or equivalent experience in social work, psychology, or related clinical human services discipline.
- High School diploma or GED required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- CEAP or CEAP eligible preferred.
- Internal EAP experience preferred.
- Experience with training design and implementation and organizational consultation preferred.]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2365425-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions: - Evaluates and diagnoses Health Plan members seen in primary care who have mental disorders or behavioral conditions that affect or are a consequence of their medical condition;
- 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.
- Administers and evaluates psychological and neuropsychological tests on a limited basis;
- 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 internal and community resources as appropriate.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- LCSW: Masters Degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university and Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
OR
- MFT: Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Science required. Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California, and previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years). Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality
OR
- Psychologist: PhD, PsyD, or EdD in clinical or counseling required from an accredited college or university, Current valid license to practice psychology in the State of California, and Minimum of two years professional experience under the direction of a licensed psychologist or board certified psychiatrist.

- Minimum of two years of professional experience under the direction of a licensed psychologist or board certified psychiatrist.
- Ph.D., PsyD or EdD in clinical or counseling required from an accredited college or university.
- Current valid license to practice psychology in the State of California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Previous clinical responsibilities to include diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy, and consultation and collaboration with medical personnel.
- Familiarity with psychopharmacology preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and within a primary care environment.
- Knowledge of learning theory and behavioral medicine.
- Knowledge of state regulations and APA standards as it related to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Schedule: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week, Day shifts. Monday through Thursday: 8:30am to 5:30pm. Periodically teaches Health Education classes one (1) Evening per week.
]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2169526-Silicon-Valley-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care and license, maintains license.
- Performs diagnoses and psychological assessments of referred patients by administering, scoring and interpreting psychometric and projective tests as well as other psycho-diagnostic techniques and behavior observations.
- Assesses brain functioning and pathology through the administration of special psychological techniques per mental health benefit contract.
- Transmits diagnostic and assessment information to referring professionals through verbal and written reports.
- Offers consultation and in-service training to other mental health professionals on clinical issues relevant to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders to include consultation w/ physicians on psychological factors in the physical health or illness of individuals.
- May conduct research of human behavior and possible methods for eliminating psychological disorders.
- Conducts program evaluation to assess quality of care and cost effectiveness of clinical procedures.
- Offers research and program design consultation.
- Conducts initial interview w/ member by eliciting and interpreting the psychological and social meaning of complaints.
- Determines urgency of member's needs.
- Provides a professional interpretation of member's presentation and recommends a course of therapeutic action; selects appropriate treatment modality.
- Provides treatment to adults, adolescents and children.
- Renders appropriate and immediate guidance and therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services.
- Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports and letters; phones, writes and visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools, relatives, friends to obtain pertinent information.
- Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants and community resources.
- Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information and referrals.
- Proficient in identifying and treating the span of developmental stages.
- Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but limited to individual, group, family and child therapy.
- Complies w/ organization, department, state, federal, regulatory agency guidelines, policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

This is a repost of 128460.

Basic Qualifications:
- Current license as a Psychologist by the California Board of Behavioral Examiners.
- Doctorate degree from an APA accredited University with specialization in a field of clinical or counseling psychology.
- Two (2)or more years of post graduate experience in a behavioral health setting Internship in an APA approved program preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Skills required to treat adults, children and families individually and in groups needed.
- Strong cognitive behavioral skills.
- Basic PC Skills: Word, Excel, Powerpoint,and Access
- Work well in a team environment with Physicians, Therapists, Nurses and Clerical staff.

Notes:
- Must have familiarity with various assessment tools.
- Testing/Intake Assessment ratios will be assigned according to access needs.
- May be required to cover ER after hours and weekends.
- Four (4) hours after 5:00 pm per week may be required.
- At the current time this position will require approximately 50% of available patient contact hours dedicated to performing Intake Assessments with patients.
- Travel may be required as specified below.
- This position will be utilized in the following settings: outpatient psychiatric clinic, inpatient hospital and the medical centers.
- Intake Assesment, testing, triage, crisis stabilization, treatment planning, and treatment intervention consistent with the goalsof the Fontana Psychiatry Department are examples of the primary functions of the job.
- Performs diagnosis, psychiological and neuropsychological assessment by administering, scoring and interpreting psychometric and projective tests as well as other psychodiagnostic techniques and behavioral observations.
- In psychiatry clinic settings, the position does require travel to other sites to provide services.
- Compensation for milage will be provided.
- The Department will provide the necessary training related to policies, procedures and systems used in the various settings.
- This position is expected to be a five day rotation.]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2362666-San-Bernardino-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Secondary Functions:
- Participates in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs.
- Prepares reports, intakes,treatment plans, and case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records.
- Refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patents for psychotropic medications.
- Provides case management, including the development of relationships with community resources and services in order to make appropriate referrals.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates behavioral medicine program.
- Provides psycho-educational classes and groups.
- Interviews patients and family members to assess nature and extent of psychiatric problem.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates treatment approaches for patients and affected family members. This may include individual, marital, family group and intensive therapeutic modalities.
- Maintains confidential individual case summaries.
- Confers and consults with staff physicians regarding patient's progress and treatment; confers with attending physicians regarding hospitalized patients and recommends treatment plans.
- Provides appropriate support to member's family, including explanation of treatment, instructions in how to support treatment and interventions to increase acceptance of and adherence to treatment.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the member's treatment to include referral of the member and/or member's family to external resources.
- Establishes liaisons to utilize resources of public and private agencies/community organizations to meet member and program needs.
- Participates in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation.
- LCSW/LMFT may supervise assistants and trainees.
- Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required; however, exact days and times may vary according to department needs.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
OR MFT:
- Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Science required.
- Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California. - Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years).
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.

Schedule: Sun 8:30am - 12:30pm, Tues 11:30am - 8:00pm, Wed 3:30pm - 8:00pm, Thurs 4:00pm - 8:00pm]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2362631-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work required
- LCSW or LMFT license required
- LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist)
- Two (2) years post Masters experience required.
- Experience inworkingwith adults / children / adolescents.
-Knowledge ofPsycho-pathology, DSM IV, and addiction issues.
- Ability to define appropriate course of treatment and treatment modality.
- Ability to work independently as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team
- Medical social work experience, preferred
- Experience with chronically ill, End of Life issues, catastrophic illness, family violence, psychiatric/substance abuse issues, federal and community benefits and resources, preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred


Notes:
- This position is 1/2 Autism Case Manager and 1/2 Therapist for young children
- This position serves both our Point Loma and Vista clinics and will require travel between these two locations
- Will be required to be in rotation for Saturday Clinic
-Other work location is 780 Shadowridge Dr. Vista CA 92083
]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2359561-San-Diego-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work required
- LCSW or LMFT license required
- LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist)
- Two (2) years post Masters experience required.
- Experience inworkingwith adults / children / adolescents.
-Knowledge ofPsycho-pathology, DSM IV, and addiction issues.
- Ability to define appropriate course of treatment and treatment modality.
- Ability to work independently as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team
- Medical social work experience, preferred
- Experience with chronically ill, End of Life issues, catastrophic illness, family violence, psychiatric/substance abuse issues, federal and community benefits and resources, preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred


Notes:
- This position is 1/2 Autism Case Manager and 1/2 Therapist for young children
- This position serves both our Bostonia and Otay Mesa clinics and will require travel between these two locations
- Will be required to be in rotation for Saturday Clinic
-Other work location is 4650 Palm Ave San Diego, CA 92154

]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2359533-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Interviews members to assess nature & extent of member's psychiatric problem(s).
- Develops, implements & evaluates treatment approaches for members. This may include individual, marital, family, group & intensive therapeutic modalities.
- Confers & consults w/ supervisor regarding member's progress & treatment & may consult w/ psychiatrist as well, if both are involved in member's care.
- May provide appropriate support to member's family, including explanation of treatment, instructions in how to support treatment & interventions to increase acceptance of & adherence to treatment, at member's request.
- Utilizes resources of public & private agencies & community organizations to meet the needs of the member's treatment to include referral of the member &/or member's family to external resources, as appropriate.
- Participates in departmental program development, implementation & evaluation. Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.
- This position does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.
- To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Problem Solving - Identifies & resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers & analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
- Customer Service - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives.
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors.
- Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients & facility visitors w/ respect.
- Oral Communication - Listens & gets clarification to ensure that instructions & requests are fully understood.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals w/ disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach w/ hands & arms; & talk as well as hear.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the incumbent may be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- Occasional exposure to outpatients who may be experiencing a wide range of acute & chronic medical conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Secondary Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment, and referral of Health Plan members with chemical dependencies, and acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Interviews, assesses and evaluates members who present themselves for chemical dependency evaluation and treatment; provideschemical dependencycounseling and treatment with the goal of maximizing personal/familial functioning.
- Interviews members to assess nature & extent of member's chemical dependency/psychiatric problem(s).
- Participates in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs.
- Consults with medical, nursing and psychiatric staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy and chemical dependency services to individuals and groups.
- Charts members' treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, including adherence to prescribed medication regimens within the scope of practice.
- Prepares reports, intakes, treatment plans, and case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to members' family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment.
- Refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patents for psychotropic medications.
- Provides case management, including the development of relationships with community resources and services in order to make appropriate referrals. - - -Develops, implements, and evaluates behavioral medicine program. Provides psycho-educational classes and groups.
-May work on call evenings and weekends, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
-Interviews patients and family members to assess nature and extent of psychiatric problem.
-Develops, implements and evaluates treatment approaches for patients and affected family members. This may include individual, marital, family group and intensive therapeutic modalities.
-Maintains confidential individual case summaries.
-Confers and consults with staff physicians regarding patient's progress and treatment; confers with attending physicians regarding hospitalized patients and recommends treatment plans.
-Provides appropriate support to member's family, including explanation of treatment, instructions in how to support treatment and interventions to increase acceptance of and adherence to treatment.
-Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the member's treatment to include referral of the member and/or member's family to external resources.
-Establishes liaisons to utilize resources of public and private agencies/community organizations to meet member and program needs.
-Participates in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation. LCSW/LMFT may supervise assistants and trainees.
-To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Chemical Dependency Expertise- Demonstrates service behavior and understanding basic principles and modalities of chemical dependency treatment.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Science required from an accredited college or university.
- Must pass the State Board examination within two years from date of hire.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
OR
MFT (963007): Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Science required, Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California, and Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years). Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality
OR
LCSW (963010): Masters degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university and Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
OR
Psychiatric Social Work Asst. (963015) Masters degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 1451571-Oakland-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Competencies: Timely & appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning & treatment intervention of members.
- Appropriate selection of treatment modality to member's presenting problem.
- Is an effective communicator of clinical material to member & clinical staff.
- Provides high internal & external customer/patient satisfaction.
- Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies.
- Provides appropriate & timely documentation of clinical encounters in member's charts.
- Is knowledgeable of KP & community resources.
- Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care & license
- Maintains license.
- Conduct initial interview w/ Members by eliciting & interpreting the psychological & social meaning of complaints.
- Determines urgency of member's need.
- Provides a professional interpretation of member's presentation & recommends a course of therapeutic action, selects appropriate treatment modality.
- Provides treatment to adults, adolescents, & children.
- Renders appropriate & immediate guidance & therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services.
- Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports & letters; phones, writes & visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools, relatives, and friends to obtain pertinent information.
- Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants & community resources
- Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information & referrals.
- Proficient in identifying & treating the span of developmental stages.
- Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to individual, group, family, & child therapy.
- Complies w/ organizational, departmental, state/federal guidelines & all regulatory agency policies & procedures.
- Participates in QM & CQI activities.

Qualifications:

This is a repost of 116361

Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II
- Master's degree in a Social Work required
- Valid & current CA LCSW orLMFTlicense required
-Two (2) years of post graduate experience in a behavioral health setting required
- Knowledge of & ability to utilize current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) nomenclature required
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required

Preferred Qualifications:
- High-level cognitive behavioral therapy and/or solid experience in solution-focused therapy.
- Experienced in individual and group therapy.

Notes:
- Must pass the bilingual assessment test.
- If license is MFT, then job code is 65336.
- Will provide psychological evaluation and modern treatment for all categories of patients.
- Engage in any professional activities required by the Department that falls within the scope of licensure.
- Must be prepared to study and learn treatment approaches as needed by the Department.]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2355452-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
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


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two years clinical experience
- Thorough knowledge of psychosocial diagnostic categories and treatment approaches including evidence-based treatment modalities, suicide assessment, and therapeutic crisis intervention
- Rapidly establish rapport with a diverse population of patients presenting with a wide range of psychiatric, social and emotional difficulties
- Master's level degree required (M.S.W., M.S., M.A., M.Ed.)
- Washington or Oregon state license including LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LPA, LMHC, PsyD or PhD
- Thorough knowledge of psychosocial diagnostic categories and treatment approaches including evidence-based treatment modalities, suicide assessment, and therapeutic crisis intervention
- Working knowledge of legal requirements for reporting abuse and homicidal threats
- Quickly and accurately assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans
- Intervene and effectively treat emergent problems involving mental health functioning
- Strong interpersonal communication and problem solving skills
- Rapidly establish rapport with a diverse population of patients presenting with a wide range of psychiatric, social and emotional difficulties
- Process and communicate in a manner that is sensitive and appropriate to the cultural, linguistic and psychological needs of patients, families and other healthcare team members.
- Function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to collaborate well with other disciplines despite potential disagreements or conflict
- Remain calm and use appropriate skills to defuse potentially violent or aggressive situations
- In the event of patient suicide, the resilience to manage emotional impact, ability to evaluate clinical assessment and treatment plan decisions, and integrate new learning.
- Identify and respond to chances in policies, regulations, and procedures which can impact the patient
- Ability to use electronic medical record
- Ability to access, diagnose and treat child and adult mental health patients. Individual, couple, family and group therapy skills required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of relevant outcome measures
- Familiarity with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Ability to manage a large caseload, and to interface with large provider and support staff
- Knowledge of Co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency disorders
- 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

Salary Range:
$30.35 - $42.04]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2415014-Vancouver-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Provide high quality clinical services (individual, group, and family) to our members through direct assessment, diagnosis and formulation/implementation of treatment plan in outpatient or residential settings.
- Provide all care in accordance with accepted best practice standards and department protocols (including supervision).
- Conducts hospital consults as requested by clinical services manager, Clinical Director or Chief of Addiction Medicine department.
- Provide case management through appropriate triaging and referrals, consultation with other providers, contact with members and their families, and reporting to outside agencies
- Document all member care in the electronic medical record in accordance with accepted medical/legal standards
- Provide other member or department services, such as program development, in-service training, crisis intervention and supervision of members during residential activities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
Minimum Required Experience, License, Registration, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Master's level degree in counseling, social work, or closely related field (M.S.W., M.S., M.A., and M.Ed.), postmaster's experience not required, if completed 1-year departmental internship.
- Certified alcohol and drug counselor; or licensed professional counselor - LPC; or licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT; or licensed clinical social worker - LCSW
- Current license to practice without restriction and/or A/D Certification in practicing state
- Thorough and working knowledge of current best practice treatment for; members and their family members needing Addiction intervention and/or treatment services; including treatment principles for individual, family and group counseling; adolescent development; family systems theory, and treatment/intervention options for sexual/physical and other trauma survivors.
- Thorough and working knowledge of legal requirements for reporting abuse and maintaining confidentiality
- Thorough and working knowledge of accepted best practice protocols and ethical guidelines and behaviors for counselors
- Ability to assess, diagnoses, and treat members affected by substance use/dependence
- Ability to recognize, assesses, and initiates treatment for members with co-occurring issues.
- Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment and tools
- Ability to carry a large caseload
- Ability to interface with large multidisciplinary systems - both internal and external
- Basic electronic mail communication skills
- Basic computer skills in windows applications
- Basic computer skills including ability to access and utilize web-based resources, and communicate in writing using electronic mail
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Master's level degree and two years post-masters experience
- Training and experience related to counseling/treatment principles for; individual, family and group counseling; adolescent development; family systems theory, and treatment/intervention options for sexual/physical and other trauma survivors.
- Thorough and working knowledge of current best practice treatment for members and their family members needing addiction intervention and/or treatment services;
- Thorough and working knowledge of legal requirements for reporting abuse and maintaining confidentiality
- Thorough and working knowledge of accepted best practice protocols and ethical guidelines and behaviors for counselors, as identified by licensing and /or Certifying Boards
- Ability to assess, diagnoses, and treat members affected by substance use/dependence
- Ability to diagnose and treat members with co-occurring issues
- Ability to use appropriate procedural/testing equipment and tools
- Ability to carry a large caseload
- Ability to interface with large multidisciplinary systems - both internal and external
- Proficient electronic mail communication skills
- Proficient computer skills in windows applications
- Provides clinical services with emphasis on addiction treatment utilizing knowledge of current best practices in field of substance use disorders
- Considers cultural nuances and health care beliefs in the provision of care to a diverse member base
- Provides substance abuse consultation to other professionals, members and referents
- Proficient in computer skills including Windows applications, access/utilization of web-based resources, keyboarding

Salary Range:
$30.35 - $42.04
]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2347880-Portland-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Position is 40 hours per week, one-year, temporary with benefits. This position ONLY pertains to the Northern California Mental Health Training Programs.
Essential Functions:
- Provide assessment and psychotherapy of adults, adolescents, children and/or families in a brief therapy model
- Conduct intake evaluations
- Provide crisis intervention as needed
- Co-facilitate psychoeducational groups
- Conduct program evaluation and/or research project
- Administer and interpret psychological tests, and write reports
- Participate in regional, consortial, and departmental training activities
- Participate in departmental administrative and educational meetings
- Maintain confidential patient files/records and information in a timely manner
- Comply with regional and local policies and procedures
- Comply with APA's Code of Ethics and state laws pertaining to the delivery of mental health services
- Other duties as assigned
- Team-specific duties provided by residents under the direct supervision of licensed psychologists:
- Adult Team: Provide assessment and individual and group treatment to adults in a brief therapy model
- Child/Family Team: Perform psychological evaluations of children, adolescents and families. Provide psychotherapeutic services to child and family populations
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Provide services to patients needing more intensive treatment for stabilization, in a stepped-down treatment program for patients recently discharged from inpatient psychiatric unit
- Behavioral Medicine: Provide services to patients whose presenting problem is related to the treatment of a physical problem or psychological issues arising from a medical condition
- Provide services to patients who are experiencing emotional or stress-related problems concurrent to receiving treatment for a medical diagnosis or physical symptom
- Chronic Pain Management: Provide services to patients who experience chronic pain, including teaching them pain management skills such as pacing, medication management, staying active, relaxation techniques and positive thinking
- Chemical Dependency: Provide services to patients who are in the contemplation phase, the early stages of their recovery, and patients with longer-term sobriety
- Provide separate and conjoint treatments for family members
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Provide services, including developing extensive evaluation and treatment plans, to specialized population of infants, children and teens with ASD and other developmental disabilities
- Eating Disorders: Provide services to adults, children, teens, and families who have a diagnosis of an eating disorder

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in psychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, and families, including administering and writing up psychological testing and assessment batteries, preferred
- Ph.D., Psy.D. or Ed.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
- Doctoral degree from an APA-accredited doctoral program
- Must have completed of all requirements for doctoral degree by residency start date in September
- Must have received pre-doctoral training at an APA-accredited or APPIC-member internship program
- Must submit three letters of reference: one letter must be from most recent primary supervisor
- Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and psychotherapy research methods, preferred
- Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social functions that contribute to mental health, preferred
- Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans, preferred
- Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy, preferred
- Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities, preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic, preferred
- Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner, preferred

***NOTE: This is a 1 year temporary benefitedposition***

]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2347828-Silicon-Valley-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Competencies: Timely & appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning & treatment intervention of members
- Appropriate selection of treatment modality to member's presenting problem
- Is an effective communicator of clinical material to member & clinical staff
- Provides high internal & external customer/ patient satisfaction
- Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies
- Provides appropriate & timely documentation of clinical encounters in member's charts
- Is knowledgeable of KP & community resources
- Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care & license
- Maintains license
- Conduct initial interview w/ members by eliciting & interpreting the psychological & social meaning of complaints
- Determines urgency of member's need
- Provides a professional interpretation of member's presentation & recommends a course of therapeutic action, selects appropriate treatment modality
- Provides treatment to adults, adolescents & children
- Renders appropriate & immediate guidance & therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services
- Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports & letter; phones, writes & visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools relatives, friends to obtain pertinent information
- Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants & community resources
- Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information & referrals
- Proficient in identifying & treating the span of developmental stages
- Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to individual, group family & child therapy
- Complies w/ organizational, departmental, state/federal guidelines & all regulatory agency policies & procedures
- Participates in QM & CQI activities

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work or related behavioral health fieldrequired
- Valid and current CA LMFT or LCSWlicense required.
- Two (2) years of post graduate experience in a behavioral health setting required.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize current DSM nomenclature required.

PreferredQualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Notes:
- This is a Per Diem position
- Hours per day / days per week vary and are negotiable.
- May be filled by LCSW or LMFT]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2334630-Los-Angeles-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Competencies: Timely and appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment intervention of members.
- Appropriate selection of treatment modality to member's presenting problem
- Is an effective communicator of clinical material to member and clinical staff.
- Provides high internal and external customer/patient satisfaction.
- Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies.
- Provides appropriate and timely documentation of clinical encounters in member's charts.
- Is knowledgeable of KP and community resources.
- Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care and license.
- Maintains license.
- Conduct initial interview w/ Members by eliciting and interpreting the psychological and social meaning of complaints.
- Determines urgency of member's need.
- Provides a professional interpretation of member's presentation and recommends a course of therapeutic action, selects appropriate treatment modality.
- Provides treatment to adults, adolescents and children.
- Renders appropriate and immediate guidance and therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services.
- Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports and letter; phones, writes and visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools relatives, friends to obtain pertinent information.
- Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants and community resources.
- Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information and referrals.
- Proficient in identifying and treating the span of developmental stages.
- Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to individual, group family and child therapy.
- Complies w/ organizational, departmental, state/federal guidelines and all regulatory agency policies and procedures.
- Participates in QM and CQI activities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required
- Master's degree in a related Behavioral Healthcare field required
- Valid and current CA LMFT or LCSWlicense required.
- Two (2) years of post graduate experience in a behavioral health setting required.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize current DSM nomenclature required.

Notes:
- This is a Full-time, variable position
- Hours / days are negotiable
-Position requires one (1)evening and Saturdays (when clinic expands at end 2012)
- May be filled by LCSW or LMFT
- Must pass the Bilingual assessment test

]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2334585-Los-Angeles-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Competencies: Timely & appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning & treatment intervention of members.
- Appropriate selection of treatment modality to member's presenting problem.
- Is an effective communicator of clinical material to member & clinical staff.
- Provides high internal & external customer/patient satisfaction.
- Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies.
- Provides appropriate & timely documentation of clinical encounters in member's charts.
- Is knowledgeable of KP & community resources.
- Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care & license
- Maintains license.
- Conduct initial interview w/ Members by eliciting & interpreting the psychological & social meaning of complaints.
- Determines urgency of member's need.
- Provides a professional interpretation of member's presentation & recommends a course of therapeutic action, selects appropriate treatment modality.
- Provides treatment to adults, adolescents, & children.
- Renders appropriate & immediate guidance & therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services.
- Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports & letters; phones, writes & visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools, relatives, and friends to obtain pertinent information.
- Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants & community resources
- Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information & referrals.
- Proficient in identifying & treating the span of developmental stages.
- Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to individual, group, family, & child therapy.
- Complies w/ organizational, departmental, state/federal guidelines & all regulatory agency policies & procedures.
- Participates in QM & CQI activities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required
- Two (2) years of post-graduate experience in a behavioral health setting required.
- Master's degree in social work or behavioral health fieldrequired
- Valid and current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license required.
- Family Marriage Therapist (LMFT)license required
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) nomenclature required.


Preferred Qualifications:
-Computer skills


Notes:
- Must pass the Bilingual Assessment Test
- May be required to cover ER after hours and on weekends at Fontana and Ontario Medical Centers
- May work four (4) hours after 5:00 PM per week
- This position may be assigned any of the duties of a Psychiatric Social Worker, currently doing intake assessments/treatment planning, groups, and crisis work
]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2329243-San-Bernardino-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Provide psychodynamic interventions, crisis intervention, grief/bereavement counseling, problem solving, stress reduction & developing healthy coping strategies in individual/family/group settings.
- Provide counseling for disease acceptance & understanding.
- Responsible for developing & implementing individual Plan of Treatment which assist patients/families to cope &/or restore social, emotional, financial & environmental factors which affect(ed) by illness.
- Completes psychosocial assessments. Partners w/ patient to identify needs & develop/implement treatment plan.
- Discuss options for care proactively including Kaiser resources & external community/government resources to assist patient/family in developing short/long term care plans.
- Team w/ other disciplines in assessing, planning & providing services for patients utilizing biopsychosocial information.
- Assist patient in advocating for self to receive appropriate services w/in Kaiser & community.
- Assist patient/family w/ care & discharge planning.
- Takes, reviews, evaluates & prioritizes written/oral referrals & maintains documentation.
- Functions as part of the SNF Team to assure appropriate, timely placement of Kaiser members.
- Collaborate w/ internal/external resources in Kaiser/community.
- Coordinates exchange of information between Kaiser, families, members & skilled nursing facilities.
- Determines application of Kaiser, Medicare & Medi-Cal benefits.
- Participates in UM/Quality Assurance.
- Coordinate communication between regional offices, clinics, hospitals, field staff, members/families.
- Works w/ referral sources to clarify/complete clinical & psychosocial information.
- Critical Care: Exp w/ issues pertaining to death, dismemberment, disfigurement & disability.
- Medical Surgical: Exp in crisis, grief, family counseling.
- Oncology: Exp in crisis, grief, family counseling.
- HIV: Exp in crisis, grief & family counseling, including counseling related to issues specific to HIV/AIDS.
- Maternal/Child: Exp providing clinical counseling related to high risk pregnancy, diabetes, genetic defects, & substance abuse.
- Exp w/ adoption/surrogate birth laws.
- Pediatrics: Exp providing clinical services to children w/ acute/chronic medical conditions.
- Knowledge & exp w/ child abuse reporting laws, procedures & agencies.
- Alzheimer/Dementia: Exp working w/ the elderly & others diagnosed w/ dementia, including community resources.
- Chronic Conditions: Exp providing clinical services to patients w/ more than one ongoing health condition.
- Palliative Care: Exp in initiating & participating in end of life discussions w/ patients/families, & hospice referrals, providing home visits.
- Geographic Managed Care: Exp in crisis intervention, counseling & referral services to socially high risk women who are pregnant &/or parenting children under 5 yrs.
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Step I: Less than two (2) years' social work experience (M.S.W. field work not included).
- Step II: Two (2) to four (4) years of social work experience within the last five (5) years (M.S.W. fieldwork not included).
- Step III: Four (4) or more years of social work experience within the last ten (10) years (M.S.W. fieldwork not included).
- At least one (1) year post MSW experience in a health care setting preferred- MSW internship may be considered in lieu of this requirement.
- Master's Degree (M.S.W.) LCSW preferred. Master's in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
- Demonstrated ability to work on a multidisciplinary team.
- Must have solid psychosocial assessment skills.
- Knowledge of chronic and acute disease and how it impacts patient and family functioning.
- Demonstrated excellent oral/telephone communication skills and written documentation.
- Must be computer-literate and, preferably, experienced in automated clinical information systems.
- Must demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently handle demanding workload involving multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to function independently as a collaborative, supportive team member.
- Must be able to master detailed and complex information regarding benefits and coordination of care.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule: Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends.]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2316643-San-Francisco-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns if supervision course completed.

Secondary Functions:
-Perform crisis interventions/evaluations of psychiatric patients and provide short-term treatment for adults.
-Evaluate and provide consultation to Emergency Department and hospital.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
LCSW: Masters degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university; Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
OR
MFT: Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Science required; Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California; Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years).

- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy.
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Must be familiar with DSM-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Clinician must have the ability to assess, diagnose and treat a broad range of psychiatric disorders.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated relevant work experience providing psychotherapy to adults.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Short Term Therapy with general adults.
-Have experience and skills to do phone and in person triage, crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral treatment, and general short-term treatment.
- Familiarity with psychotropic medications and working knowledge of patients on medication.
- Demonstrated experience and training working with patients with diagnosis covered under the mental health parity law which includesOCD, SPMI, Depression, and Eating Disorders and Personality Disorders, and general anxiety disorders.
- Experience in evaluating patients requiring higher level of care including placing involuntary holds
- Proficient using computer, is well organized and details oriented.
- Experience in conducting crisis interventions and has ability and skillful in providing consultation to Emergency Department and hospital.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, good teamwork, and strong customer service skills.

NOTE: An essential function of this position is being on-site in Emergency Department to evaluate and provide consultation to Emergency Department and hospital primarily after hours on week nights and possibly weekends, and possibly providing crisis intervention at the outpatient clinic in the evenings.]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2046491-San-Francisco-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Psychiatric Social Worker (LCSW): Masters Degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university and Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
OR
- Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT): Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Science required. Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California, and previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years). Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality.
OR
- Marriage & Family Therapist Assistant: Masters Degree in Applied Behavioral Science required from an accredited college of university.
OR
- Psychiatric Social Work Assistant: Masters Degree in Social Work required from an accredited college of university.

- Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.

Schedule: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week, Day shifts. Monday: 8:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday/Thursday: 10:00am to 7:00pm, Wednesday: 9:00am to 4:00pm, Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm. Regular Evening hours required for at least 20% of the time.]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2316722-Richmond-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Completes mental status & psychosocial assessment of members.
- Provides individual & group psychotherapy & classes implementing goal specific & measurable treatment plans.
- Evaluates, counsels & refers members to more appropriate mental health provider(s) or to community resources when indicated.
- Provides urgent care & crisis intervention as indicated.
- Provides more specialized treatment modalities when qualified by special training.
- Consults regularly w/ psychiatrists on member care.
- Communicates w/ Behavioral Health colleagues, Primary Care providers, & other Kaiser Permanente providers & agencies as needed to facilitate integrative care.
- Prepares & submits reports on mental health activities as requested.
- Participates in staff development meetings & in quality of care activities on a regular basis.
- Manages panel & practice management within departmental guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Ability to work at other NOVA Medical Office Buildings as required.
- Possible evening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of Post Master's clinical experience in mental health required.
- 1 year of experience providing individual & group therapy required.
- 1 year of experience providing urgent care or crisis intervention required.
- 1 year of experience providing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) required.
- master's degree in Social Work or Social Science required.
- Practitioner Discipline Listed as being Accepted by Medicare
- Licensed as a clinical social worker by the state in which the service is performed - LCSW in VA, LCSW-C in Maryland, or LICSW in DC required
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required
- Strong Assessment & Diagnostic Skills
- Treatment Planning Expertise
- Strong Individual & Group Therapy Skills
- Efficient & Effective Practice Management in a Fast Paced Clinical Setting
- Customer Focus & Strong Ability to Function as a Team Member
- Flexibility
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) preferred.
- Experience working w/ Borderline Personality Disorder Populations preferred.
- Experience working in an IOP.
- Experience in DTB.
- Experience working with OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder Populations, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Eating Disorders,Sexual Identity Disorders, Sexual Dysfunction.
- Bilingual.
]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2316662-Washington-DC-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Secondary Functions:
In all interactions with patients, members, physicians, staff and visitors, demonstrates service-oriented behaviors that include culturally sensitive good manners, respect, and polite communications. Demonstrates openness to creative and innovative approaches to providing services. Possesses a strong desire to learn new skills. Job includes performing crisis interventions and specific focused treatment with children and families. To provide psychiatric consultation and on-call services to ED and Medical Center/Hospital licensed. To provide individual and group psychotherapy and teach parenting classes. To treat and work with children and families, especially children/adolescents with eating disorder problems and/or diagnosed as ASD.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Psychologist (963005): PhD, PsyD, or EdD in clinical or counseling required from an accredited college or university, Current valid license to practice psychology in the State of California, and Minimum of two years professional experience under the direction of a licensed psychologist or board certified psychiatrist. Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.

OR
- MFT (963007): Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Science required, Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California, and Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years). Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality. Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.

OR
LCSW (963010):
- Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years minimum demonstrated experience providing psychotherapy to children, families, and adults.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Short Term Therapy with general adults, children and families.
- Has experience and skills to do phone and in person triage, crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral treatment, and general short term treatment.
- Familiarity with psychotropic medications and working knowledge of patients on medication.
- Experience and skillful in evaluating and treating children with ADHD, conduct disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, psychosis, trauma, and family problems.
- Experience and interest in providing group treatment to children and adolescents, and parenting classes.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team and has effective communication skills.
- Experience or interest in working with eating disorder problems.]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2310886-San-Francisco-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Plans, develops, coordinates, assesses, and evaluates services provided to members to promote quality and cost effective outcomes.
- Develops and maintains case management policies and procedures to assure optimal and appropriate member utilization of services.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/ approvals for outside services.
- Participates in the development of care paths.
- As an Intensive Case Manager coordinates the care of a large caseload of high risk patients and provides assessments and interventions in the community including in-home visits.
- Consults with internal and external physicians, health care providers, discharge planning, and outside agencies regarding continued care/treatment or hospitalization.
- Arranges and monitors follow-up appointments.
- Makes referrals to appropriate community services.
- Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings and quality of care improvements across the continuum.
- Develops and collects reports and data, and trends utilization of health care resources.
- Develops and presents in-service training and communication to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies, and procedures for members, physicians, medical office staff, contract providers, and outside agencies.
- Coordinates the transmission of clinical and benefit information and treatment to patients, families and outside agencies including issuing Non-Coverage and Denial of Benefits letters consistent with Health Plan Regulations.
- Acts as liaison to psychiatry clinics outside agencies, non-plan facilities, and outside providers.
- Coordinates repatriation of patients and monitors their quality of care.
- Provides administrative case management oversight to Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities, Crisis Residential Programs and IMDs to ensure that services delivered to our members meet Kaiser's Quality and Utilization expectations and guidelines.
- Provides administrative on-call to the RSR/Sub-regional Office.
- Provides Clinical and Administrative documentation in accordance with Kaiser Regional Psychiatric Standards including the Inpatient/Integrated Urgent Services Guidelines.
- Travel is required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous experience, usually two (2) years in an inpatient psychiatric setting or psychiatric emergency service.
- Previous experience, usually two (2) years of care management or clinical experience, and responsibility for a large caseload (50-100) for an extended period of time.
- Demonstrated experience in utilization data collection and cost benefit analysis.
- Master's (Social Work or Psychology), or PhD (Psychology) required.
- LCSW, MFT or Psychologist License required.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Demonstrated expertise in crisis management.
- Knowledge of TJC, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
- Must be able to work in a Labor Partnership Environment.]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2308910-Stockton-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Interviews patients and family members to assess nature and extent of psychiatric problem.
- Develops, implements and evaluates treatment approaches for patients and affected family members.
- This may include individual, marital, family, group and intensive therapeutic modalities.
- Maintains confidential individual case summaries.
- Confers and consults with staff physicians regarding patient's progress and treatment; confers with attending physicians regarding hospitalized patients and recommends treatment plans.
- Provides appropriate support to member's family, including explanation of treatment, instructions in how to support treatment and interventions to increase acceptance of and adherence to treatment.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the member's treatment to include referral of the member and/or members family to external resources.
- Establishes liaisons to utilize resources of public and private agencies/community organizations to meet member and program needs.
- Participates in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
LCSW (963010):
Masters Degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university and Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.

OR
LMFT (963007)
- Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years).
- Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science required.
- Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with and interest in working with a Chemical Dependency population.
- Previous Kaiser CDS/CDRP experience.

Schedule: Availability includes being on-callfor shifts on Sat and Sun from 9:00am - 1:00pm with both short and advanced notice.]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2297073-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Makes budget recommendations.
- Has input into hiring decisions with 'veto' authority; responsible for staffing various programs: coaches staff; provides input into performance evaluations.
- Generally responsible for a small group or program such as IOP/Adolescent/Crisis Team.
- Responsible for program design and implementation within unit.
- Monitors access indicators: responsible for utilization management.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years).
- Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science required.
- Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor, Marriage Family Therapist or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality.
]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2289814-Silicon-Valley-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Provide psychodynamic interventions, crisis intervention, grief/bereavement counseling, problem solving, stress reduction & developing healthy coping strategies in individual/family/group settings.
- Provide counseling for disease acceptance & understanding.
- Responsible for developing & implementing individual Plan of Treatment which assist patients/families to cope &/or restore social, emotional, financial & environmental factors which affect(ed) by illness.
- Completes psychosocial assessments.
- Partners w/ patient to identify needs & develop/implement treatment plan.
- Discuss options for care proactively including Kaiser resources & external community/government resources to assist patient/family in developing short/long term care plans.
- Team w/ other disciplines in assessing, planning & providing services for patients utilizing biopsychosocial information.
- Assist patient in advocating for self to receive appropriate services w/in Kaiser & community.
- Assist patient/family w/ care & discharge planning.
- Takes, reviews, evaluates & prioritizes written/oral referrals & maintains documentation.
- Functions as part of the SNF Team to assure appropriate, timely placement of Kaiser members.
- Collaborate w/ internal/external resources in Kaiser/community.
- Coordinates exchange of information between Kaiser, families, members & skilled nursing facilities.
- Determines application of Kaiser, Medicare & Medi-Cal benefits.
- Participates in UM/Quality Assurance.
- Coordinate communication between regional offices, clinics, hospitals, field staff, members/families.
- Works w/ referral sources to clarify/complete clinical & psychosocial information.
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Step I: < 2 yrs social work exp (MSW fieldwork not incl.)
- Step II: 2-4 yrs social work exp w/in the last 5 yrs (MSW fieldwork not incl.)
- Step III: 4+ yrs social work exp w/in 10 yrs (MSW fieldwork not incl.)
- 1+ yr post MSW exp in healthcare setting pref'd - MSW internship may be considered in lieu of.
- Masters in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
- LCSW pref'd
- Inpt/Outpt Critical Care: Exp. & comfort w/ issues pertaining to death, dismemberment, disfigurement & disability. Exp. w/ ethical issues & documented exp. providing clinical svcs specific to anticipatory death, dying process & bereavement
- Med/Surg: Exp. in crisis, grief & family counseling. Exp. w/ wide variety of illnesses/condition & resulting needs
- Oncology: Exp. in crisis, grief & family counseling. Exp. w/ wide variety of oncological diagnosis & resulting coping & other psychosocial issues. Exp. facilitating support groups
- HIV: Exp. in crisis, grief & family counseling. Exp. counseling re: loss & psychosocial issues specific to HIV/AIDS. Exp. facilitating support groups
- Maternal/Child: Exp. providing clinical counseling re: high risk pregnancy, diabetes, genetic defects, & substance abuse. Exp. & knowledge of appropriate community resources specific to newborns & their families. Exp. w/ adoption/surrogate birth laws
- Peds: Exp. providing clinical svcs to children w/ acute & chronic med. conditions. Knowledge & Exp. w/ child abuse reporting laws, procedures & agencies. Exp. working w/ families of children diagnosed w/ wide variety of illnesses incl. childhood cancers, Cystic Fibrosis & Diabetes
- Alzheimer's/Dementia: Exp. working w/ elderly & other diagnosed w/ a wide variety of dementia. Exp. w/ a wide variety of community resources to meet needs of this population. Exp's. w/ the common stresses re: caregiving
- Chronic Conditions: Exp. providing clinical svcs to patients w/ multiple ongoing health conditions. Works w/ nursing to insure patients are as active & healthy as possible
- Palliative Care: Exp. in initiating/participating in end of life discussions w/ patients & families, assisting in hospice referrals, holding family confs., home visits & advanced care planning
- Geographic Managed Care: Exp. in crisis intervention, counseling & referral svcs to socially high risk women who are pregnant &/or parenting children under age 5 . Svcs are provided on an outpt basis incl. transportation, home visits, housing, infant supplies & referral svcs
- Discharge Planning/UM: Exp. planning discharges & Utilization Mgmt (if appl.)
- Demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary team
- Must have solid psychosocial assessment skills
- Knowledge of chronic & acute disease; how it impacts patient/family functioning
- Demonstrated excellent oral/telephone & written communication skills
- Must be computer-literate &, preferably, exp'd in automated clinical info systems
- Demonstrated ability to function independently as a collaborative, supportive team member
- Must be able to master detailed & complex info regarding benefits & coord. of care
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement
- Must be willing to work in a LMP environment]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2288434-Walnut-Creek-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health chronic psychiatric conditions across the continuum of care. Develops treatment and care plans for the
specific population.
Essential Functions:
- Plans, develops, coordinates, assesses, and evaluates services provided to members to promote quality and cost effective outcomes. Develops and maintains case management policies and procedures to assure optimal and appropriate member utilization of services.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/approvals for outside services. Participates in the development of care paths.
- As an Intensive Case Manager coordinates the care of a large caseload of high risk patients and provides assessments and interventions in the community including in-home visits. Consults with internal and external physicians, health care providers, discharge planning and outside agencies regarding continued care/treatment or hospitalization.
- Arranges and monitors follow-up appointments. Makes referrals to appropriate community services.
- Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings and quality of care improvements across the continuum. Develops and collects reports and data, and trends utilization of health care resources.
- Develops and presents in-service training and communication to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies, and procedures for members, physicians, medical office staff, contract providers, and outside agencies.
- Coordinates the transmission of clinical and benefit information and treatment to patients, families and outside agencies including issuing Non-Coverage and Denial of Benefits letters consistent with Health Plan Regulations.
- Acts as liaison to psychiatry clinics outside agencies, non-plan facilities, and outside providers.
- Coordinates repatriation of patients and monitors their quality of care.
- Provides administrative case management oversight to Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities, Crisis Residential.
- Programs, and IMDs to ensure that services delivered to our members meet Kaiser's Quality and Utilization expectations and guidelines.
- Provides administrative on-call to the RSR/Subregional Office.
- Provides Clinical and Administrative documentation in accordance with Kaiser Regional Psychiatric Standards including the Inpatient/Integrated Urgent Services Guidelines.
- Travel is required.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous experience (usually 2 years) in an inpatient psychiatric setting or psychiatric emergency service.
- Previous experience (usually 2 years) of care management or clinical experience, and responsibility for a large caseload (50-100) for an extended period of time.
- Master's (Social Work or Psychology), or PhD (Psychology) required. - LCSW, MFT or Psychologist License required.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Demonstrated expertise in crisis management.
- Demonstrated experience in utilization data collection and cost benefit analysis.
- Knowledge of JCAHO, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
- Must be able to work in a Labor Partnership Environment.
]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2281334-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Secondary Functions:
- Provide consultation to pre-ESRD patients and their families when requested by Nephrologists.
- This is either in the hospital or by private consultation with pre-ESRD patients/families
- Assist the patient/family with the understanding of each option for the treatment of ESRD, including the effect(s) each treatment will have on their lives and the lives of their family members to promote the choosing of an appropriate treatment option for their kidney failure
- Utilizes the ESRD Network and various related agencies for the purpose of obtaining current information in the treatment of End Stage Renal Disease; Share this information with staff (team) members of the Peritoneal Dialysis Program, as well as patients and their families
- Actively participates in the ESRD Social Worker professional group
- Acts as a liaison with the Social Security Administration in establishing the Medicare benefits for ESRD patients; including the completing and filing of Health Care Finance Administration forms to secure Medicare reimbursements for ESRD
- Will be required to follow patient in the in-patient setting as needed

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2262332-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Position is 40 hours per week, one-year, temporary with benefits. This position ONLY pertains to the Northern California Mental Health Training Programs.
Essential Functions:
- Provide assessment and psychotherapy of adults, adolescents, children and/or families in a brief therapy model
- Conduct intake evaluations
- Provide crisis intervention as needed
- Co-facilitate psychoeducational groups
- Conduct program evaluation and/or research project
- Administer and interpret psychological tests, and write reports
- Participate in regional, consortial, and departmental training activities
- Participate in departmental administrative and educational meetings
- Maintain confidential patient files/records and information in a timely manner
- Comply with regional and local policies and procedures
- Comply with APA's Code of Ethics and state laws pertaining to the delivery of mental health services
- Other duties as assigned
- Team-specific duties provided by residents under the direct supervision of licensed psychologists:
- Adult Team: Provide assessment and individual and group treatment to adults in a brief therapy model
- Child/Family Team: Perform psychological evaluations of children, adolescents and families. Provide psychotherapeutic services to child and family populations
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Provide services to patients needing more intensive treatment for stabilization, in a stepped-down treatment program for patients recently discharged from inpatient psychiatric unit
- Behavioral Medicine: Provide services to patients whose presenting problem is related to the treatment of a physical problem or psychological issues arising from a medical condition
- Provide services to patients who are experiencing emotional or stress-related problems concurrent to receiving treatment for a medical diagnosis or physical symptom
- Chronic Pain Management: Provide services to patients who experience chronic pain, including teaching them pain management skills such as pacing, medication management, staying active, relaxation techniques and positive thinking
- Chemical Dependency: Provide services to patients who are in the contemplation phase, the early stages of their recovery, and patients with longer-term sobriety
- Provide separate and conjoint treatments for family members
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Provide services, including developing extensive evaluation and treatment plans, to specialized population of infants, children and teens with ASD and other developmental disabilities
- Eating Disorders: Provide services to adults, children, teens, and families who have a diagnosis of an eating disorder

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in psychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, and families, including administering and writing up psychological testing and assessment batteries, preferred
- Ph.D., Psy.D. or Ed.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
- Doctoral degree from an APA-accredited doctoral program
- Must have completed of all requirements for doctoral degree by residency start date in September
- Must have received pre-doctoral training at an APA-accredited or APPIC-member internship program
- Must submit three letters of reference: one letter must be from most recent primary supervisor
- Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and psychotherapy research methods, preferred
- Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social functions that contribute to mental health, preferred
- Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans, preferred
- Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy, preferred
- Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities, preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic, preferred
- Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner, preferred

***NOTE: This is a 1 year temporary benefitedposition***

]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2262423-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Secondary Functions:
- Provide group, individual, and family-based intenventional chemical dependency services in an outpatient setting.
- Conduct initial and ongoing DSM-based assessments and diagnoses.
- Provide crisis intervention, family-focused treatment planning, and conflict resolution service.
- Develop treatment plans and coordinate care across various internal and external service modalities.
- Complete and maintain computerized documentation of treatment services.
- Participation in Department and Service Team meetings as well as educational activities as approved by Supervisor.
- Maintain current licensing status and complete related continuing education and KP-defined competency training.
- Other duties include: Individual, group, and family-based mental health treatment in an outpatient setting; Development and implementation of psycho-educational group-based intervention programs; Documentation of assessment, treatment, and patient progress using a computer-based medical record system; Carry out hospital case consultations as requested; Comply with federal and state regulations and internal policies Kaiser that address privacy, treatment authorization, and practice-related requirements; Complete in a timely manner all Kaiser Permanente compliance-related training and knowledge requirements as defined by the employee's Supervisor and by Kaiser Permanente policy.
- May be required to provide hospital consultation and liaison services.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- LCSW: Masters degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university and Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
OR
- MFT: Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Science required, Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California, and Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years). Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality.

- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years' experience in an outpatient chemical dependency (CD) setting with primary focus on assessment and treatment of adult patients.
- Experienced in providing individual, family,and group CD treatment services.
- Employee should have a theoretical grounding in empirically-based models for treatment of harm reduction, saboxone protocols and dual diagnosis disorders and demonstrable clinical experience working with adolescents, adults, and families.
- Experience with Adult/ Adolescent chemical dependency is preferred.
- Competent in DSM-based diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning.
- Experienced in crisis and other interventional services across a diagnostic spectrum common to outpatient mental health and chemical dependency settings.
- Comfortable working with an ethnically and culturally diverse patient population.
- Competent in keyboarding and electronic record-keeping, use of e-mail, and other basic computer applications.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality and service.
- Initial schedule may be modified by mutual agreement.
- Applicants must have basic keyboarding and fundamental computer skills (e.g., e-mail; opening attachments; preparing, saving, and retrieving documents); working familiarity with commonly used software programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is desirable.

Evening hours and evening/weekend hospital consultation (on-call) service may occasionally be required per operational need.
]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 1743515-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Provides quality counseling services by assessing patient/ family system needs, then developing & implementing treatment plans in accordance w/ departmental & medical center policies
- Provides quality counseling services by assessing patient/ family system needs, then developing & implementing treatment plans in accordance w/ departmental & medical center policies, & in compliance w/ the standards of the social work profession. Quality of clinical services is indicated by QM findings, case presentations, documentation review, staff & patient feedback & supervisory discussions
- Performs a bio-psychosocial assessment interview w/ patient, family, &/or significant other according to department policy & standards
- Provides appropriate crises intervention/treatment to adults, children & families in emergent situations including assessment, counseling, information/referral & providing consultation to physicians & healthcare team. Provides a professional interpretation of patient's condition (i.e., situation, affect, behavior & verbal content) & recommends appropriate psycho-social intervention(s) &/or treatment plan.
- Develops culturally sensitive assessment that reflects departmental standards & includes: reasons for referral; source of referral; informant name; physical/medical issues; interpersonal & social relations; emotional/psychiatric/adjustment issues including assessment of depression; role performance/social transition; community planning/resources (as indicated); legal/protective issues (as indicated)
- Provides appropriate counseling services to patients &/or family based on clinical assessment & consistent w/ patient's on-going medical condition/needs
- Provides patient education on subjects related to psycho-social adjustment to medical illness, individually, in classes or groups
- Assessment demonstrates ability to interpret the social, emotional & behavioral problems/elements as they relate to the patient's medical condition & treatment
- Demonstrates the integration of clinical social work theory into practice by appropriately utilizing clinical knowledge of bio-psychosocial development stages, personality development, human behavior, etc., to formulate assessment, direct treatment, & provide consultation & education to other team members. This includes integration of developmental theory & clinical practice in assessments & intervention specific to the age group served (neonates, pediatrics, adolescent, adult, geriatric)
- Spends at least 70% of time in direct service activity.
- Completes & submits statistics in accordance w/ departmental policies & procedures.
- Documents interventions in appropriate formats, legibly & w/in departmental time frames.
- Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & the level of work being preformed by the individuals assigned to this position & as such are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties & skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications:


Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work.

Preferred Qualifications:
- LCSW License.
- Must have at least one year acute care experience post master's.

Notes:
- This is an on call position, days and hours may vary according to departmental need.
-Weekends 8:30 am to 7:00 pm. - Social worker will work some evenings and weekends (some holidays also required).
- Covering crisis patients in the emergency room and inpatient units.
-Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2256870-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.

Schedule: Full-Time Regular,40 hours per week, Variable shifts. Provides psychiatric consult services to the emergency room between the hours of 8:30am and 5:30pm.
]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2256831-Silicon-Valley-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
Half of the position will be dedicated to serving our eating disordered members, and the other half will be a generalist adult position.
- Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness.
- Participates in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups.
- Instructs and counsels patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to prescribed medication regimens, within the scope of practice.
- May administer specialized therapeutic procedures, as appropriate.
- Provides appropriate support to member's family.
- May develop and conducts psycho-educational classes and groups.
- May conduct psychological assessments, including test administration, interpretation, and recommendations.
- Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records.
- Charts member's treatment and progress in accord with state and NCQA regulations and in keeping with accepted community standards.
- May be required to participate in the department on-call rotation.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the member's treatment.
- May develop, implements, and evaluates behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in a variety of settings, including primary care.
- Provides consultation to primary care providers and health educators on matters relating to mental health, health psychology and behavioral medicine.
- Provides clinical supervision to pre-doctoral psychology interns, postdoctoral psychology fellows, and other mental health trainees as necessary.

Other Duties: Approximately time collaborating with other staff members providing specialized services to our Eating Disordered members, including group and individual therapy. One shift on the triage and crisis team per week. Back-up for adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). General psychotherapy services as well. Must acquire and maintain privileges on the professional staff of the medical center in order to be able to do consultations in the Emergency Dept and inpatient medical units. Will also conduct an evening: 'Transitions' group for patients in crisis, or transitioning go out for the adult IOP. Outcomes management with both individual and group patients.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
-LCSW:MastersDegreeinSocialWorkrequiredfromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityand ValidLicensedClinicalSocialWorkerlicenseintheStateofCalifornia.
OR
-MFT:MastersdegreeinAppliedBehavioralSciencerequired,CurrentlicenseasaMarriage, FamilyandChildCounselorintheStateofCalifornia,andPreviouspostlicense,paid experienceasamemberofapsychiatrictreatmentteaminanoutpatientsetting/program underlicensedsupervision(usuallytwotofouryears).Knowledgeofstateregulationswith regardtoethics,treatment,patientrightsandconfidentiality
OR
-Psychologist:PhD,PsyD,orEdDinclinicalorcounselingrequiredfromanaccredited collegeoruniversity,CurrentvalidlicensetopracticepsychologyintheStateofCalifornia, andMinimumoftwoyearsprofessionalexperienceunderthedirectionofalicensed psychologistorboardcertifiedpsychiatrist.
OR
---Licensed Eligible
-MastersdegreeinSocialWorkrequiredfromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity.
-Previousclinicalresponsibilitytoincludecrisisintervention,individual,couple,familyand grouppsychotherapy.
-Hasexperienceinassessing,diagnosingandtreatingabroadrangeofpsychiatric conditions.
-ValidLicensedClinicalSocialWorkerlicenseintheStateofCalifornia
-MustbefamiliarwithDSMIVRasameansofdiagnosis.
-Excellentinterpersonalandcommunicationskills.
-Clinicianmusthavetheabilitytoassess,diagnoseandtreatabroadrangeofpsychiatric disorders.
-Knowledgeofsocialserviceagencies,stateregulations,andprofessionalboardstandards asisrelatedtomembertreatment,patientrights,andmember/patientconfidentiality.
-MustbeabletoworkinaLabor/ManagementPartnershipenvironment.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include supervised training and experience in treating eating disorders; training and experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and in chemical dependency treatment and dual diagnosis treatment. Spanish-speaking preferred. Expertise with issues particular to our African American members is preferred. Some evening hours required. Serving on the on-call rotation is required.

Schedule: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 1550858-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Provides quality counseling services by assessing patient/ family system needs, then developing & implementing treatment plans in accordance w/ departmental & medical center policies
- Provides quality counseling services by assessing patient/ family system needs, then developing & implementing treatment plans in accordance w/ departmental & medical center policies, & in compliance w/ the standards of the social work profession. Quality of clinical services is indicated by QM findings, case presentations, documentation review, staff & patient feedback & supervisory discussions
- Performs a bio-psychosocial assessment interview w/ patient, family, &/or significant other according to department policy & standards
- Provides appropriate crises intervention/treatment to adults, children & families in emergent situations including assessment, counseling, information/referral & providing consultation to physicians & healthcare team. Provides a professional interpretation of patient's condition (i.e., situation, affect, behavior & verbal content) & recommends appropriate psycho-social intervention(s) &/or treatment plan.
- Develops culturally sensitive assessment that reflects departmental standards & includes: reasons for referral; source of referral; informant name; physical/medical issues; interpersonal & social relations; emotional/psychiatric/adjustment issues including assessment of depression; role performance/social transition; community planning/resources (as indicated); legal/protective issues (as indicated)
- Provides appropriate counseling services to patients &/or family based on clinical assessment & consistent w/ patient's on-going medical condition/needs
- Provides patient education on subjects related to psycho-social adjustment to medical illness, individually, in classes or groups
- Assessment demonstrates ability to interpret the social, emotional & behavioral problems/elements as they relate to the patient's medical condition & treatment
- Demonstrates the integration of clinical social work theory into practice by appropriately utilizing clinical knowledge of bio-psychosocial development stages, personality development, human behavior, etc., to formulate assessment, direct treatment, & provide consultation & education to other team members. This includes integration of developmental theory & clinical practice in assessments & intervention specific to the age group served (neonates, pediatrics, adolescent, adult, geriatric)
- Spends at least 70% of time in direct service activity.
- Completes & submits statistics in accordance w/ departmental policies & procedures.
- Documents interventions in appropriate formats, legibly & w/in departmental time frames.
- Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & the level of work being preformed by the individuals assigned to this position & as such are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties & skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications:

This is a repost of 118952

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- LCSW preferred
- Knowledge of KP Health Connect and KP systems
-Ability to work with patients and their families in medical setting.
- Ability to work without close supervision in fast paced mobile ED, in patient or
outpatient environment.
- Minimum one (1) year post masters in a medical setting working as part of a
multidisciplinary team.
- Will consider successful completion of a KP MSW internship in lieu of postmasters
experience.
- Knowledge of community resources (ie Homeless, home care, financial, PET team,
etc) and mandated reporting laws.
- Ability to interpret social, emotional and behavioral problems as related to medical
condition and develop appropriate treatment plan.
- Ability to provide crisis management in a group, family or individual format.
-Excellent Customer Serviceand team relations skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skill

Notes:
- Saturday coverage of ED and entire medical center.
- Occasional holiday may be required.
- Schedule hours may vary to meet medical center needs
- MSW candidates expected to complete LCSW within four (4) years.
]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2239796-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Makes budget recommendations.
- Has input into hiring decisions with 'veto' authority; responsible for staffing various programs: coaches staff; provides input into performance evaluations.
- Generally responsible for a small group or program such as IOP/Adolescent/Crisis Team.
- Responsible for program design and implementation within unit.
- Monitors access indicators: responsible for utilization management.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years professional experience under the direction of a licensed psychologist or board certified psychiatrist.
- PhD, PsyD, or EdD in clinical or counseling required from an accredited college or university.
- Current valid license to practice psychology in the State of California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations and APA standards as its related to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality.
- Previous clinical responsibilities to include psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy.
- Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration and interpretation. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2239736-Silicon-Valley-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Across all phases and components of the Adult Chemical Dependency Treatment Program and the Codependency/Family Programs of the CDRP, in addition to providing general counseling and case management services which include conducting intakes and assessments; performing biopsychosocial assessments; providing individual and group counseling sessions; conducting educational lectures; developing and presenting treatment plans to the CDRP treatment team for recommendation, revision or approval; responding to and appropriately handling crisis calls and requests for higher level assessments as needed; providing individual, group and family therapy where indicated and approved by the treatment team to the adult, adolescent, co-dependent, family, multi-family and dual diagnosis patient populations of the CDRP. May provide orientation, clinical guidance and/or mentor functions to Counselor II's, student interns, licensure candidates and/or Alcohol/Drug Counseling Certificate candidates as assigned. Performs additional related duties as assigned. If recovering, must have three years continuous sobriety at time of hire, and must maintain continuous sobriety as a condition of employment.

Qualifications:

This is a repost of 114952

Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II.
- Master's Degree in Behavioral Science or related field.
- Current CA LCSW or current CA LMFT license.
- Minimum of two (2) years of supervised and related (Adult, Adolescent,
Co-dependent/dual-diagnosis or Family) work experience in the field of chemical dependency
treatment required.
- Knowledge of Disease model; 12-Step programs.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Crisis management and group counseling skills.
- Adolescent and adult population addictions counseling.
- If recovering from chemical dependency, must have three (3) years of continuous sobriety at the time of hire, and must maintain continuous sobriety as a condition of employment as a CDRP Counselor III.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) Years Substance Abuse treatment experience, including assessment, individual and group therapy experience.
- Knowledge of MS Word and computer charting.

Notes:
-Must pass the Bilingual assessment test.]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2235316-Los-Angeles-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Quality of Clinical Services The Medical Social Worker II provides quality counseling services by assessing patient/family system needs then developing and implementing treatment plans in accordance with departmental and medical center policies, and in compliance with the I standards of the social work profession.
- Quality of clinical services is indicated by QM findings, case presentations, documentation review, staff and patient feedback and supervisory discussions.
- Performs a bio psychosocial assessment interview with patient, family, and/or significant other according to department policy and standards. Provides appropriate crises intervention/treatment to adults, children and families in emergent situations including assessment, counseling, information/referral and providing consultation to physicians and healthcare team.
- Provides a professional interpretation of patient's condition (i.e., situation, affect, behavior and verbal content) and recommends appropriate psycho social intervention(s) and/or treatment plan.
- Develops culturally sensitive assessment that reflects departmental standards and includes: reasons for referral; source of referral; Informant name; physical/medical issues; interpersonal and social relations; emotional/psychiatric/adjustment issues including assessment of depression; role performance/social transition; community planning/resources (as indicated); legal/protective issues (as indicated) Provides appropriate counseling services to patients and/or family based on clinical assessment and consistent with patient's on going medical condition/needs.
- Performs relevant patient and family advocacy services within KP and the community.
- Provides patient education on subjects related to psycho social adjustment to medical illness, individually, in classes or groups.
- Professional Knowledge The Medical Social Worker II takes responsibility for implementation of social work knowledge and values, standards of practice and enhancement of professional skills as demonstrated by chart reviews, case presentations, staff and patient feedback, supervisory discussions and attendance at conferences/classes.
- Assessment demonstrates ability to interpret the social, emotional and behavioral problems/elements as they relate to the patient's medical condition and treatment. Knowledge of availability of KP and community resources consistent with treatment goals.
- Utilizes professional knowledge in facilitating staff and other meetings.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and observes department policies and procedures.
- Utilizes formal and informal education opportunities to increase professional knowledge base as demonstrated by attendance at appropriate and approved programs/workshops/in services/etc.
- Demonstrates the integration of clinical social work theory into practice by appropriately utilizing clinical knowledge of bio psychosocial development stages, personality development, human behavior, etc., to formulate assessment, direct treatment, and provide consultation and education to other team members. This includes integration of developmental theory and clinical practice in assessments and intervention specific to the age group served.


Qualifications:



This is a repost of 122845


Basic Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by Council on SW Education

Preferred Qualifications:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Computer skills in Word and Access
- One (1) year experience working in an acute care setting
-Emergency department experience
- Ability to work independently, in a fast paced environment

Notes:
- PC # 101
- This is a Per Diem position, schedule varies
- Coverage of inpatient and Emergency department on weekends, without other social workers present
]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2232634-Los-Angeles-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness.
- Participates in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups.
- Instructs and counsels patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to prescribed medication regimens, within the scope of practice.
- May administer specialized therapeutic procedures, as appropriate.
- Provides appropriate support to member's family.
- May develop and conducts psycho-educational classes and groups.
- May conduct psychological assessments, including test administration, interpretation, and recommendations.
- Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records.
- Charts member's treatment and progress in accord with state and NCQA regulations and in keeping with accepted community standards.
- May be required to participate in the department on-call rotation.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the member's treatment.
- May develop, implements, and evaluates behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in a variety of settings, including primary care.
- Provides consultation to primary care providers and health educators on matters relating to mental health, health psychology and behavioral medicine.
- Provides clinical supervision to pre-doctoral psychology interns, postdoctoral psychology fellows, and other mental health trainees as necessary.

Secondary Functions:
- Lead Intensive Outpatient Program
- Co-Lead IOP MWF psychotherapy and psycho-education group sessions,
- Weekly IOP Aftercare Group
- Case manage IOP patients
- Perform IOP intakes
- Backfill triage and Adult Team Service as necessary
- Coordinate patient care with Union City IOP as necessary
- Attend weekly multidisciplinary IOP meetings
- Attend weekly Clinical Review meetings
- Liaison with regional Integrated Urgent Services,
- Attend IUS regional meetings
- Prepare or complete disability or other necessary paper work for patients

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- LCSW: Masters Degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university and Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
OR
- MFT: Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Science required, Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California, and Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years). Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality.
OR
- Psychologist: PhD, PsyD, or EdD in clinical or counseling required from an accredited college or university, Current valid license to practice psychology in the State of California, and Minimum of two years professional experience under the direction of a licensed psychologist or board certified psychiatrist.

- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations and APA standards as it related to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality.
- Previous clinical responsibilities to include psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy.
- Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration and interpretation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Minimum of two years professional experience under the direction of a licensed psychologist or board certified psychiatrist.
- PhD, PsyD, or EdD in clinical or counseling required from an accredited college or university.
- Current valid license to practice psychology in the State of California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employmentstart

Schedule:Part-Time Regular, 36 hours per week
]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2211168-Silicon-Valley-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Provide psychodynamic interventions, crisis intervention, grief/bereavement counseling, problem solving, stress reduction & developing healthy coping strategies in individual/family/group settings. Provide counseling for disease acceptance & understanding.
- Responsible for developing & implementing individual Plan of Treatment which assist patients/families to cope &/or restore social, emotional, financial & environmental factors which affect(ed) by illness.
- Completes psychosocial assessments. Partners w/ patient to identify needs & develop/implement treatment plan.
- Discuss options for care proactively including Kaiser resources & external community/government resources to assist patient/family in developing short/long term care plans. Team w/ other disciplines in assessing, planning & providing services for patients utilizing biopsychosocial information.
- Assist patient in advocating for self to receive appropriate services w/in Kaiser & community. Assist patient/family w/ care & discharge planning.
- Takes, reviews, evaluates & prioritizes written/oral referrals & maintains documentation.
- Functions as part of the SNF Team to assure appropriate, timely placement of Kaiser members.
- Collaborate w/ internal/external resources in Kaiser/community.
- Coordinates exchange of information between Kaiser, families, members & skilled nursing facilities. Determines application of Kaiser, Medicare & Medi-Cal benefits.
- Participates in UM/Quality Assurance.
- Coordinate communication between regional offices, clinics, hospitals, field staff, members/families. Works w/ referral sources to clarify/complete clinical & psychosocial information.
- Critical Care: Exp w/ issues pertaining to death, dismemberment, disfigurement & disability.
- Medical Surgical: Exp in crisis, grief, family counseling.
- Oncology: Exp in crisis, grief, family counseling.
- HIV: Exp in crisis, grief & family counseling, including counseling related to issues specific to HIV/AIDS.
- Maternal/Child: Exp providing clinical counseling related to high risk pregnancy, diabetes, genetic defects, & substance abuse. Exp w/ adoption/surrogate birth laws.
- Pediatrics: Exp providing clinical services to children w/ acute/chronic medical conditions. Knowledge & exp w/ child abuse reporting laws, procedures & agencies.
- Alzheimer/Dementia: Exp working w/ the elderly & others diagnosed w/ dementia, including community resources.
- Chronic Conditions: Exp providing clinical services to patients w/ more than one ongoing health condition.
- Palliative Care: Exp in initiating & participating in end of life discussions w/ patients/families, & hospice referrals, providing home visits.
- Geographic Managed Care: Exp in crisis intervention, counseling & referral services to socially high risk women who are pregnant &/or parenting children under 5 yrs.
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Step I: Less than two (2) years' social work experience (M.S.W. field work not included).
- Step II: Two (2) to four (4) years of social work experience within the last five (5) years (M.S.W. fieldwork not included). Step III: Four (4) or more years of social work experience within the last ten (10) years (M.S.W. fieldwork not included).
- At least one (1) year post MSW experience in a health care setting preferred- MSW internship may be considered in lieu of this requirement.
- Master's Degree (M.S.W.) LCSW preferred. Master's in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
- Demonstrated ability to work on a multidisciplinary team.
- Must have solid psychosocial assessment skills.
- Knowledge of chronic and acute disease and how it impacts patient and family functioning.
- Demonstrated excellent oral/telephone communication skills and written documentation.
- Must be computer-literate and, preferably, experienced in automated clinical information systems.
- Must demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently handle demanding workload involving multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to function independently as a collaborative, supportive team member.
- Must be able to master detailed and complex information regarding benefits and coordination of care.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.


]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2206953-Richmond-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Provides information, resource identification and referral services, mediation services, advocacy services, and education of individuals, groups, couples, and families
- Prepares and evaluates assessments, development and implementation of social work service plans
- Performs case management, coordination, casework intervention, and monitoring of social work service plans in areas of personal, social, or economic resources, conditions, or problems
- Assists with administration, development, implementation, and evaluation of social work programs and policies
- Conducts social work consultation and resource development
- Conducts research through formal design/methodology of data collection and analysis/evaluation of data, social work programs, social systems, and social policies
- Provides psychosocial assessment, diagnostic impressions, treatment of individuals/couples/families/groups, prevention of psychosocial dysfunction/disability/impairment including emotional/mental/behavioral disorders, and evaluation of practice effectiveness
- Applies knowledge base, theoretical concepts, specific functional skills, and essential social values used to effect change in human behavior, emotional responses, and social conditions. Helps enhance or restore personal and social functioning
- Documents according to departmental standards, Federal and State regulations. Assures medical record documentation
- Coordinates services and assures patient's placement in an appropriate setting
- Participates in orientation of new personnel
- Plans for and participates in development activities to keep abreast of current trends in medical social work
- Participates in departmental functions such as staff meetings, staff in-services, and committees, as assigned
- Participates in performance improvement. Implements Quality Improvement processes. Assists with development and implementation of department's annual work-plan. Performs clinical record audits. Maintains educational record and provides evidence of competency

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- master's degree in social work
- Valid Hawaii Social Worker license (LSW) and/or Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW) (must meet education requirement(s) for Hawaii State licensure)
- Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, problem solving/assessment, teamwork, team building/team leader, group process facilitation, statistical data analysis, documentation accuracy, customer service, interpersonal relations, creativity/innovation, adaptability, decision making, and conflict resolution

Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of social work experience
- Healthcare experience working with medical diagnoses
- Demonstrated ability in networking with community agencies]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2192919-Honolulu-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Competencies: Timely & appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning & treatment intervention of members.
- Appropriate selection of treatment modality to member's presenting problem.
- Is an effective communicator of clinical material to member & clinical staff.
- Provides high internal & external customer/patient satisfaction.
- Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies.
- Provides appropriate & timely documentation of clinical encounters in member's charts.
- Is knowledgeable of KP & community resources.
- Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care & license
- Maintains license.
- Conduct initial interview w/ Members by eliciting & interpreting the psychological & social meaning of complaints.
- Determines urgency of member's need.
- Provides a professional interpretation of member's presentation & recommends a course of therapeutic action, selects appropriate treatment modality.
- Provides treatment to adults, adolescents, & children.
- Renders appropriate & immediate guidance & therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services.
- Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports & letters; phones, writes & visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools, relatives, and friends to obtain pertinent information.
- Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants & community resources
- Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information & referrals.
- Proficient in identifying & treating the span of developmental stages.
- Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to individual, group, family, & child therapy.
- Complies w/ organizational, departmental, state/federal guidelines & all regulatory agency policies & procedures.
- Participates in QM & CQI activities.

Qualifications:

This is a repost of 115685

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of post-graduate experience in a behavioral health setting required.
- Master's degree in a Social Workor Behavioral Health field required.
- Valid and current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) orLicensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)license required.- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) nomenclature required.
- Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, members, customers, contracted providers, and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Outpatient mental health experience with adults/children/adolescents, crisis intervention, IOP, eating disorders, autism, ADHD]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2076884-Lancaster-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Competencies: Timely & appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning & treatment intervention of members.
- Appropriate selection of treatment modality to member's presenting problem.
- Is an effective communicator of clinical material to member & clinical staff.
- Provides high internal & external customer/patient satisfaction.
- Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies.
- Provides appropriate & timely documentation of clinical encounters in member's charts.
- Is knowledgeable of KP & community resources.
- Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care & license
- Maintains license.
- Conduct initial interview w/ Members by eliciting & interpreting the psychological & social meaning of complaints.
- Determines urgency of member's need.
- Provides a professional interpretation of member's presentation & recommends a course of therapeutic action, selects appropriate treatment modality.
- Provides treatment to adults, adolescents, & children.
- Renders appropriate & immediate guidance & therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services.
- Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports & letters; phones, writes & visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools, relatives, and friends to obtain pertinent information.
- Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants & community resources
- Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information & referrals.
- Proficient in identifying & treating the span of developmental stages.
- Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to individual, group, family, & child therapy.
- Complies w/ organizational, departmental, state/federal guidelines & all regulatory agency policies & procedures.
- Participates in QM & CQI activities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of post-graduate experience in a behavioral health setting required.
- Master's degree in a social work or Behavioral Health required.
- Valid and current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license or Marriage and Family Therpahy (LMFT) license required.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) nomenclature required.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Strong CBT & DBT skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment with physicians, therapists, nurses & clerical staff.
- Computer skills needed.


Notes:
- Four (4) hours after 5:00 pm per week may be required.
- May be required to cover ER after hours and on weekends at the Fontana and Ontario Medical Centers.
- Skills required to treat adults, children, & families individually & in a group.
- This position may be asked to do any of the duties of a Psychiatric Social Worker but at this time will be functioning in the chronic care coordination and intake specialists roles.


]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2186879-San-Bernardino-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Provide psychodynamic interventions, crisis intervention, grief/bereavement counseling, problem solving, stress reduction & developing healthy coping strategies in individual/family/group settings.
- Provide counseling for disease acceptance & understanding.
- Responsible for developing & implementing individual Plan of Treatment which assist patients/families to cope &/or restore social, emotional, financial & environmental factors which affect(ed) by illness.
- Completes psychosocial assessments. Partners w/ patient to identify needs & develop/implement treatment plan.
- Discuss options for care proactively including Kaiser resources & external community/government resources to assist patient/family in developing short/long term care plans.
- Team w/ other disciplines in assessing, planning & providing services for patients utilizing biopsychosocial information.
- Assist patient in advocating for self to receive appropriate services w/in Kaiser & community.
- Assist patient/family w/ care & discharge planning.
- Takes, reviews, evaluates & prioritizes written/oral referrals & maintains documentation.
- Functions as part of the SNF Team to assure appropriate, timely placement of Kaiser members.
- Collaborate w/ internal/external resources in Kaiser/community.
- Coordinates exchange of information between Kaiser, families, members & skilled nursing facilities.
- Determines application of Kaiser, Medicare & Medi-Cal benefits.
- Participates in UM/Quality Assurance.
- Coordinate communication between regional offices, clinics, hospitals, field staff, members/families.
- Works w/ referral sources to clarify/complete clinical & psychosocial information.
- Critical Care: Exp w/ issues pertaining to death, dismemberment, disfigurement & disability.
- Medical Surgical: Exp in crisis, grief, family counseling.
- Oncology: Exp in crisis, grief, family counseling.
- HIV: Exp in crisis, grief & family counseling, including counseling related to issues specific to HIV/AIDS.
- Maternal/Child: Exp providing clinical counseling related to high risk pregnancy, diabetes, genetic defects, & substance abuse.
- Exp w/ adoption/surrogate birth laws.
- Pediatrics: Exp providing clinical services to children w/ acute/chronic medical conditions.
- Knowledge & exp w/ child abuse reporting laws, procedures & agencies.
- Alzheimer/Dementia: Exp working w/ the elderly & others diagnosed w/ dementia, including community resources.
- Chronic Conditions: Exp providing clinical services to patients w/ more than one ongoing health condition.
- Palliative Care: Exp in initiating & participating in end of life discussions w/ patients/families, & hospice referrals, providing home visits.
- Geographic Managed Care: Exp in crisis intervention, counseling & referral services to socially high risk women who are pregnant &/or parenting children under 5 yrs.
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Step I: Less than two (2) years' social work experience (M.S.W. field work not included).
- Step II: Two (2) to four (4) years of social work experience within the last five (5) years (M.S.W. fieldwork not included).
- Step III: Four (4) or more years of social work experience within the last ten (10) years (M.S.W. fieldwork not included).
- At least one (1) year post MSW experience in a health care setting preferred- MSW internship may be considered in lieu of this requirement.
- Master's Degree (M.S.W.) LCSW preferred. Master's in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
- Demonstrated ability to work on a multidisciplinary team.
- Must have solid psychosocial assessment skills.
- Knowledge of chronic and acute disease and how it impacts patient and family functioning.
- Demonstrated excellent oral/telephone communication skills and written documentation.
- Must be computer-literate and, preferably, experienced in automated clinical information systems.
- Must demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently handle demanding workload involving multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to function independently as a collaborative, supportive team member.
- Must be able to master detailed and complex information regarding benefits and coordination of care.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2179995-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Interviews patients & related sources to identify extent & effects of chemical dependency, in order to arrive at a treatment plan.
- W/ approval from the supervisor, utilizing close supervision & commensurate w/ skills & training, provides individual & group counseling, crisis intervention, & HIV risk assessment & counseling as related to chemical dependency.
- Participates in team discussions related to appropriate treatment plans for patients & their families.
- Confers w/ staff physician & clinical supervisor regarding patients' progress & treatment.
- Prepares psycho-social assessments, case summaries & maintains ongoing confidential records.
- Utilizes resources of public & private agencies & community organizations to meet the needs of patients.
- Confers w/ representatives of other departments & private agencies to resolve problems & to develop & maintain public understanding & sound working relationships.
- Participates in training programs & workshops for continued professional growth in general counseling skills, as well as specialized treatment in addiction medicine.
- Maintains ethical & professional standards of conduct.
- This position does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.
- Problem Solving - Identifies & resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers & analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
- Customer Service - In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives.
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors.
- Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients & facility visitors w/ respect.
- Oral Communication - Listens & gets clarification to ensure that instructions & requests are fully understood.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals w/ disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach w/ hands & arms & talk or hear.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the incumbent is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- Occasional exposure to inpatients & outpatients who may be experiencing a wide range of acute & chronic medical conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in Applied Behavioral Science and a CADAC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor) certification or Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Science required.
- With a Bachelors degree, minimum of five years paid experience under licensed supervision.
- With a Masters degree, minimum of two years paid experience under licensed supervision.
- If in chemical dependency recovery, a minimum of three years continuous sobriety is required.
- Ongoing employment in the CDRP/CDS is contingent on continuous sobriety.
- Current CADAC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor) certification.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Must be able to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2175895-Silicon-Valley-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker.
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
orMFT:
- Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science required.
- Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California.
- Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years).
- Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality.

- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker.
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual Spanish.]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2169483-Silicon-Valley-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Secondary Functions:
- Provides screening, assessment, and counseling to pregnant patients who are at risk for using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in pregnancy.
- Serves as a substance abuse specialist and liaison to the Ob/Gyn physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
- Participates in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs.
- Participating in local and regional Early Start department meetings, charting and workflow strategies to maintain its high standards of care.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- LCSW: Masters degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university and Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
OR
- MFT: Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Science required, Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California, and Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years). Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality.

- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience preferred in both substance abuse treatment and perinatal care.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a busy medical setting.
- Ability to work with wide range of womens health issues.

Schedule:

Mon, Tues: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Wed, Thurs: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Fri: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2163216-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Evaluates and diagnoses Health Plan members seen in primary care who have medical disorders or behavioral problems which affect their medical condition, or are a consequence of their medical condition.
- Develops, implements, coordinates and evaluates treatment plans for referred members which may include crises 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 area of mental health, behavioral medicine.
- Serves as liaison and refers to the Psychiatry Department, Chemical Dependency Services, Behavioral Health Education, specialty behavioral medicine services and other internal and community resources as appropriate
- This job does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.
- Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
- Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; treats co-workers, patients and facility visitors with respect.
- Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous clinical responsibility to include diagnosis, brief individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention and consultation/collaboration with medical personnel.
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid license to practice clinical social work in the State of California.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Knowledge of learning theory and behavioral medicine.
- Knowledge of state regulations and LCSW 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.

Schedule: Full-time, Regular; 40hrs week; Day Shift; Mon & Wed- 9:30am to 6:00pm, Tue - 10:00am to 7:00pm, Thurs & Fri- 9:00am to 5:30pm
]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2153383-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Provide psychodynamic interventions, crisis intervention, grief/bereavement counseling, problem solving, stress reduction & developing healthy coping strategies in individual/family/group settings.
- Provide counseling for disease acceptance & understanding.
- Responsible for developing & implementing individual Plan of Treatment which assist patients/families to cope &/or restore social, emotional, financial & environmental factors which affect(ed) by illness.
- Completes psychosocial assessments.
- Partners w/ patient to identify needs & develop/implement treatment plan.
- Discuss options for care proactively including Kaiser resources & external community/government resources to assist patient/family in developing short/long term care plans.
- Team w/ other disciplines in assessing, planning & providing services for patients utilizing biopsychosocial information.
- Assist patient in advocating for self to receive appropriate services w/in Kaiser & community.
- Assist patient/family w/ care & discharge planning.
- Takes, reviews, evaluates & prioritizes written/oral referrals & maintains documentation.
- Functions as part of the SNF Team to assure appropriate, timely placement of Kaiser members.
- Collaborate w/ internal/external resources in Kaiser/community.
- Coordinates exchange of information between Kaiser, families, members & skilled nursing facilities.
- Determines application of Kaiser, Medicare & Medi-Cal benefits.
- Participates in UM/Quality Assurance.
- Coordinate communication between regional offices, clinics, hospitals, field staff, members/families.
- Works w/ referral sources to clarify/complete clinical & psychosocial information.
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Step I: < 2 yrs social work exp (MSW fieldwork not incl.)
- Step II: 2-4 yrs social work exp w/in the last 5 yrs (MSW fieldwork not incl.)
- Step III: 4+ yrs social work exp w/in 10 yrs (MSW fieldwork not incl.)
- 1+ yr post MSW exp in healthcare setting pref'd - MSW internship may be considered in lieu of.
- Masters in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
- LCSW pref'd
- Inpt/Outpt Critical Care: Exp. & comfort w/ issues pertaining to death, dismemberment, disfigurement & disability. Exp. w/ ethical issues & documented exp. providing clinical svcs specific to anticipatory death, dying process & bereavement
- Med/Surg: Exp. in crisis, grief & family counseling. Exp. w/ wide variety of illnesses/condition & resulting needs
- Oncology: Exp. in crisis, grief & family counseling. Exp. w/ wide variety of oncological diagnosis & resulting coping & other psychosocial issues. Exp. facilitating support groups
- HIV: Exp. in crisis, grief & family counseling. Exp. counseling re: loss & psychosocial issues specific to HIV/AIDS. Exp. facilitating support groups
- Maternal/Child: Exp. providing clinical counseling re: high risk pregnancy, diabetes, genetic defects, & substance abuse. Exp. & knowledge of appropriate community resources specific to newborns & their families. Exp. w/ adoption/surrogate birth laws
- Peds: Exp. providing clinical svcs to children w/ acute & chronic med. conditions. Knowledge & Exp. w/ child abuse reporting laws, procedures & agencies. Exp. working w/ families of children diagnosed w/ wide variety of illnesses incl. childhood cancers, Cystic Fibrosis & Diabetes
- Alzheimer's/Dementia: Exp. working w/ elderly & other diagnosed w/ a wide variety of dementia. Exp. w/ a wide variety of community resources to meet needs of this population. Exp's. w/ the common stresses re: caregiving
- Chronic Conditions: Exp. providing clinical svcs to patients w/ multiple ongoing health conditions. Works w/ nursing to insure patients are as active & healthy as possible
- Palliative Care: Exp. in initiating/participating in end of life discussions w/ patients & families, assisting in hospice referrals, holding family confs., home visits & advanced care planning
- Geographic Managed Care: Exp. in crisis intervention, counseling & referral svcs to socially high risk women who are pregnant &/or parenting children under age 5 . Svcs are provided on an outpt basis incl. transportation, home visits, housing, infant supplies & referral svcs
- Discharge Planning/UM: Exp. planning discharges & Utilization Mgmt (if appl.)
- Demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary team
- Must have solid psychosocial assessment skills
- Knowledge of chronic & acute disease; how it impacts patient/family functioning
- Demonstrated excellent oral/telephone & written communication skills
- Must be computer-literate &, preferably, exp'd in automated clinical info systems
- Demonstrated ability to function independently as a collaborative, supportive team member
- Must be able to master detailed & complex info regarding benefits & coord. of care
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement
- Must be willing to work in a LMP environment]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2118347-Walnut-Creek-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health - Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- LCSW: Masters degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university and Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
OR
- MFT: Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Science required, Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California, and Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years). Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality.
OR
- Psychologist: Minimum of two years professional experience under the direction of a licensed psychologist or board certified psychiatrist. PhD, PsyD, or EdD in clinical or counseling required from an accredited college or university. Current valid license to practice psychology in the State of California. Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.

- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations and APA standards as it related to client treatment, patient rights and client/patient confidentiality.
- Previous clinical responsibilities to include psychological testing, diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and group psychotherapy.
- Knowledge of psychological testing techniques, administration and interpretation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Bilingual language skills required: must be able to speak Spanish at QBS level I.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with adolescents and families in Chemical Dependency treatment preferred.

Schedule:

Sun: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Wed: 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM, Thurs: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2115198-North-Bay-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns if supervision course completed.

Secondary Functions:
In all interactions with patients, members, physicians, staff and visitors; demonstrates service-oriented behaviors that include culturally sensitive good manners, respect and polite communications. Demonstrates openness to creative and innovative approaches to providing service. Conduct confidential interviews, psychosocial assessments and interventions for individuals who have problems with alcohol and other drugs. Develop and conduct substance abuse groups. Provide case management including development of relationships with community agencies. Provide presentations, training and consultation to physicians, nurse, social workers and ancillary staff. Serve on local and regional substance abuse task force. Collect and maintain accurate date for program evaluation. Hire for this position will carry ongoing caseload of individual clients. Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate Compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal, and local laws and program policies and procedures.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

MFT (963007): Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Science required, Current license as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in the State of California, and Previous post license, paid experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient setting/program under licensed supervision (usually two to four years). Knowledge of state regulations with regard to ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality

OR:
LCSW (963010):
- Masters degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy.
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must be familiar with DSM-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Clinician must have the ability to assess, diagnose and treat a broad range of psychiatric disorders.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience working with co-occurring illnesses (Mental Health and Substance Dependence).
- Two years post Masters experience in the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency.
- Experience providing substance abuse treatment groups and individual counseling.
- Knowledge of clinical and ethical regulations.
- Demonstrated ability and sensitivity to a diverse population with alcohol and drug problems.
- Experience providing case management services, training and consultation to physicians and nurses and have excellent organizational and creative skills.
]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2094651-San-Francisco-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Upholds KP's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
- Provides the highest level of patient care as defined by established standards & maintains confidentiality on all tests performed by the laboratory
- Performs & reports test results for all clinical laboratory procedures as assigned, both automated & manual, in the clinical laboratory department, without immediate review by the director, consultant, or supervisory team
- Demonstrates proficiency, competency & understanding of fundamental principles of clinical laboratory procedures w/ minimal amount of supervision
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- Monitors & is accountable for test data, quality control, quality assurance, preventive maintenance, proficiency testing & all operations related to laboratory testing procedures
- Notifies Supervisory team of any irregularities of factors, which may influence test results
- Ability to trouble-shoot equipment & test methods
- Identifies & resolves unusual laboratory situations & notifies appropriate parties within shift
- Consults w/ physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc
- on the technical aspects of methodologies used, appropriateness of test utilization & interpretation of patient results
- Instructs new employees and/or Clinical Laboratory Scientist students in laboratory procedures within area the CLS assigned, in order that they may develop proficiency & understanding of the clinical laboratory methodology
- Provides training, guidance & pertinent technical information to Laboratory Assistants, support staff, clerks, CLS students & Medical Center personnel
- Discusses clinical laboratory problems of mutual interest w/ the Supervisory team, & lead technologist in order to develop a better communication link within the department
- Participates in work groups to work through problems, issues or goals of the department
- Assists in evaluating new tests procedures when requested & communicates to the Supervisory team the possibilities for their implementation
- Meets states requirements for mandatory CEUs
- As defined by established standards, works in a professional, cooperative & courteous manner
- Observes all laboratory, KP & regulatory agency policies & procedures
- Maintains overall safety (including chemical & biological) of the department in accordance w/ established safety, infection control & procedure protocols
- Monitors supplies & reagents & notifies appropriate parties of par levels
- As necessary & appropriate, may perform any clerical or other duties of support staff/laboratory assistants that may be assigned such as performing phlebotomy on inpatients & outpatients
- Accepts responsibility of assisting in work areas not primarily his/her own
- Operates computerized laboratory data systems / applications
- Participates in direct patient care by providing the patient w/ information to enhance the understanding of laboratory test, instructing the patient on specimen requirements & conditions for specialized testing & collecting from the patient samples to include blood, body fluids, secretions, & tissues for analysis


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A current & valid California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS)
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of & to utilize the principles, theories, practices, methodologies & techniques required of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 (1) year recent experience as a CLS
]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 561044-Los-Angeles-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns if supervision course completed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy.
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Clinician must have the ability to assess, diagnose and treat a broad range of psychiatric disorders.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge state and local regulations, professional board standards as is related to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality.

Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends.
]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2080750-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- LCSW or LMFT license required.
- MSW or Master's degree in a related mental health field required.
- Two (2) years post Masters experience required.
- Experience inworkingwith adults / children / adolescents.
-Knowledge ofPsycho-pathology, DSM IV, and addiction issues.
- Ability to define appropriate course of treatment and treatment modality.
- Ability to work independently as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Basic computer skills.

Notes:
- Will be required to be in rotation for Saturday clinic.]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2074025-San-Diego-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Provides quality counseling services by assessing patient/ family system needs, then developing & implementing treatment plans in accordance w/ departmental & medical center policies, - Provides quality counseling services by assessing patient/ family system needs, then developing & implementing treatment plans in accordance w/ departmental & medical center policies, & in compliance w/ the standards of the social work profession. Quality of clinical services is indicated by QM findings, case presentations, documentation review, staff & patient feedback & supervisory discussions
- Performs a bio-psychosocial assessment interview w/ patient, family, &/or significant other according to department policy & standards
- Provides appropriate crises intervention/treatment to adults, children & families in emergent situations including assessment, counseling, information/referral & providing consultation to physicians & healthcare team. Provides a professional interpretation of patient's condition (i.e., situation, affect, behavior & verbal content) & recommends appropriate psycho-social intervention(s) &/or treatment plan.
- Develops culturally sensitive assessment that reflects departmental standards & includes: reasons for referral; source of referral; informant name; physical/medical issues; interpersonal & social relations; emotional/psychiatric/adjustment issues including assessment of depression; role performance/social transition; community planning/resources (as indicated); legal/protective issues (as indicated)
- Provides appropriate counseling services to patients &/or family based on clinical assessment & consistent w/ patient's on-going medical condition/needs
- Provides patient education on subjects related to psycho-social adjustment to medical illness, individually, in classes or groups
- Assessment demonstrates ability to interpret the social, emotional & behavioral problems/elements as they relate to the patient's medical condition & treatment
- Demonstrates the integration of clinical social work theory into practice by appropriately utilizing clinical knowledge of bio-psychosocial development stages, personality development, human behavior, etc., to formulate assessment, direct treatment, & provide consultation & education to other team members. This includes integration of developmental theory & clinical practice in assessments & intervention specific to the age group served (neonates, pediatrics, adolescent, adult, geriatric)
- Spends at least 70% of time in direct service activity.
- Completes & submits statistics in accordance w/ departmental policies & procedures.
- Documents interventions in appropriate formats, legibly & w/in departmental time frames.
- Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & the level of work being preformed by the individuals assigned to this position & as such are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties & skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required
- Master's degree in Social Work issued by a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
- Valid and current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)or Licensed Marriage and FamilyTherapy (LMFT)license required.


PreferredQualifications:
- One (1) year of experience working as a professional clinical social worker in an acute care general medical center
- Experience working in a medical setting in both inpatient and outpatient areas
- Excellent customer service skills for internal as well as external customers
- Minimum one (1) year post MSW experience in a health care setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of community resources and mandated reporting laws
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Computer/web skills

Notes:
- Schedule varies depending on Departmental needs
- Will provide coverage to both hospital, MOB's and clinics based on department needs andprovides coverage as needed during hours of operation
- Must pass the Bilingual assessment test]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT 1963145-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Completes mental status & psychosocial assessment of members.
- Provides individual & group psychotherapy & classes implementing goal specific & measurable treatment plans.
- Evaluates, counsels & refers members to more appropriate mental health provider(s) or to community resources when indicated.
- Provides urgent care & crisis intervention as indicated.
- Provides more specialized treatment modalities when qualified by special training.
- Consults regularly w/ psychiatrists on member care.
- Communicates w/ Behavioral Health colleagues, Primary Care providers, & other Kaiser Permanente providers & agencies as needed to facilitate integrative care.
- Prepares & submits reports on mental health activities as requested.
- Participates in staff development meetings & in quality of care activities on a regular basis.
- Manages panel & practice management within departmental guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned


Qualifications:

* 6 Positions Available*


Salary Range: $31.96 - $38.10

Schedule Details:
- Ability to work at other NOVA Medical Office Buildings as required.
- Possible evening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of Post Master's clinical experience in mental health required.
- 1 year of experience providing individual & group therapy required.
- 1 year of experience providing urgent care or crisis intervention required.
- 1 year of experience providing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) required.
- master's degree in Social Work or Social Science required.
- Practitioner Discipline Listed as being Accepted by Medicare
- Licensed as a clinical social worker by the state in which the service is performed - LCSW in VA, LCSW-C in Maryland, or LICSW in DC required
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required
- Strong Assessment & Diagnostic Skills
- Treatment Planning Expertise
- Strong Individual & Group Therapy Skills
- Efficient & Effective Practice Management in a Fast Paced Clinical Setting
- Customer Focus & Strong Ability to Function as a Team Member
- Flexibility
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) preferred.
- Experience working w/ Borderline Personality Disorder Populations preferred.
- Experience working in an IOP.
- Experience in DTB.
- Experience working with OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder Populations, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Eating Disorders,Sexual Identity Disorders, Sexual Dysfunction.
- Bilingual.
]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT 1875220-Virginia-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Completes mental status & psychosocial assessment of members.
- Provides individual & group psychotherapy & classes implementing goal specific & measurable treatment plans.
- Evaluates, counsels & refers members to more appropriate mental health provider(s) or to community resources when indicated.
- Provides urgent care & crisis intervention as indicated.
- Provides more specialized treatment modalities when qualified by special training.
- Consults regularly w/ psychiatrists on member care.
- Communicates w/ Behavioral Health colleagues, Primary Care providers & other Kaiser Permanente providers & agencies as needed to facilitate integrative care.
- Prepares & submits reports on mental health activities as requested.
- Participates in staff development meetings & in quality of care activities on a regular basis.
- Manages panel & practice management within departmental guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Tues from 10:00am to 6:30pm.

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of post master's clinical experience in mental health required.
- 1 year of experience providing individual and group therapy required.
- 1 year of experience providing urgent care or crisis intervention required.
- 1 year of experience providing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) required.
- Master's degree in Social Work required.
- Enrollment in PECOS within 90 Days of Hire required.
- Practitioner Discipline Listed as being Accepted by Medicare.
- Licensed as a clinical social worker by the state in which the service is performed - LCSW in VA, LCSW-C in Maryland, or LICSW in DC required.
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required.
- Strong Assessment and Diagnostic Skills.
- Treatment Planning Expertise.
- Strong Individual and Group Therapy Skills.
- Efficient and Effective Practice Management in a Fast Paced Clinical Setting.
- Customer Focus and Strong Ability to Function as a Team Member.
- Flexibility.
-Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) preferred.
- Experience working w/ Eating Disorder, OCD &/or Borderline Personality Disorder Populations preferred.

**Salary Range ($31.97- $41.99)**
]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT 1988771-Suitland-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Provides quality counseling services by assessing patient/ family system needs, then developing & implementing treatment plans in accordance w/ departmental & medical center policies, - Provides quality counseling services by assessing patient/ family system needs, then developing & implementing treatment plans in accordance w/ departmental & medical center policies, & in compliance w/ the standards of the social work profession. Quality of clinical services is indicated by QM findings, case presentations, documentation review, staff & patient feedback & supervisory discussions
- Performs a bio-psychosocial assessment interview w/ patient, family, &/or significant other according to department policy & standards
- Provides appropriate crises intervention/treatment to adults, children & families in emergent situations including assessment, counseling, information/referral & providing consultation to physicians & healthcare team. Provides a professional interpretation of patient's condition (i.e., situation, affect, behavior & verbal content) & recommends appropriate psycho-social intervention(s) &/or treatment plan.
- Develops culturally sensitive assessment that reflects departmental standards & includes: reasons for referral; source of referral; informant name; physical/medical issues; interpersonal & social relations; emotional/psychiatric/adjustment issues including assessment of depression; role performance/social transition; community planning/resources (as indicated); legal/protective issues (as indicated)
- Provides appropriate counseling services to patients &/or family based on clinical assessment & consistent w/ patient's on-going medical condition/needs
- Provides patient education on subjects related to psycho-social adjustment to medical illness, individually, in classes or groups
- Assessment demonstrates ability to interpret the social, emotional & behavioral problems/elements as they relate to the patient's medical condition & treatment
- Demonstrates the integration of clinical social work theory into practice by appropriately utilizing clinical knowledge of bio-psychosocial development stages, personality development, human behavior, etc., to formulate assessment, direct treatment, & provide consultation & education to other team members. This includes integration of developmental theory & clinical practice in assessments & intervention specific to the age group served (neonates, pediatrics, adolescent, adult, geriatric)
- Spends at least 70% of time in direct service activity.
- Completes & submits statistics in accordance w/ departmental policies & procedures.
- Documents interventions in appropriate formats, legibly & w/in departmental time frames.
- Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & the level of work being preformed by the individuals assigned to this position & as such are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties & skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) Level II required.
- Master's Degree in Social Work.
- One (1) year of experience in a health care environment, preferred.


Preferred Qualifications:
- LCSW / LMFT preferred.
- Knowledge of adult learning and behavior change.
- One (1) year previous teaching experience.
- Experience in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.


Notes:
- May work some Saturdays and evenings.
- Work hours may vary between 8:30 am - 9:00 pm.
- May travel to other Medical Office Buildings to provide member education programs.
- Must pass the bilingual assessment test.]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT 1991569-Los-Angeles-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Completes mental status & psychosocial assessment of members.
- Provides individual & group psychotherapy & classes implementing goal specific & measurable treatment plans.
- Evaluates, counsels & refers members to more appropriate mental health provider(s) or to community resources when indicated.
- Provides urgent care & crisis intervention as indicated.
- Provides more specialized treatment modalities when qualified by special training.
- Consults regularly w/ psychiatrists on member care.
- Communicates w/ Behavioral Health colleagues, Primary Care providers & other Kaiser Permanente providers & agencies as needed to facilitate integrative care.
- Prepares & submits reports on mental health activities as requested.
- Participates in staff development meetings & in quality of care activities on a regular basis.
- Manages panel & practice management within departmental guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Tues from 10:00am to 6:30pm.

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of post master's clinical experience in mental health required.
- 1 year of experience providing individual and group therapy required.
- 1 year of experience providing urgent care or crisis intervention required.
- 1 year of experience providing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) required.
- Master's degree in Social Work required.
- Enrollment in PECOS within 90 Days of Hire required.
- Practitioner Discipline Listed as being Accepted by Medicare.
- Licensed as a clinical social worker by the state in which the service is performed - LCSW in VA, LCSW-C in Maryland, or LICSW in DC required.
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required.
- Strong Assessment and Diagnostic Skills.
- Treatment Planning Expertise.
- Strong Individual and Group Therapy Skills.
- Efficient and Effective Practice Management in a Fast Paced Clinical Setting.
- Customer Focus and Strong Ability to Function as a Team Member.
- Flexibility.
-Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) preferred.
- Experience working w/ Eating Disorder, OCD &/or Borderline Personality Disorder Populations preferred.

**Salary Range ($31.97- $41.99)**
]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT 1988767-Maryland-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Completes mental status & psychosocial assessment of members.
- Provides individual & group psychotherapy & classes implementing goal specific & measurable treatment plans.
- Evaluates, counsels & refers members to more appropriate mental health provider(s) or to community resources when indicated.
- Provides urgent care & crisis intervention as indicated.
- Provides more specialized treatment modalities when qualified by special training.
- Consults regularly w/ psychiatrists on member care.
- Communicates w/ Behavioral Health colleagues, Primary Care providers & other Kaiser Permanente providers & agencies as needed to facilitate integrative care.
- Prepares & submits reports on mental health activities as requested.
- Participates in staff development meetings & in quality of care activities on a regular basis.
- Manages panel & practice management within departmental guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Tues from 10:00am to 6:30pm.

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work required.
- Practitioner Discipline Listed as being Accepted by Medicare.
- Licensed as a clinical social worker by the state in which the service is performed - LCSW in VA, LCSW-C in Maryland, or LICSW in DC required.
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required.
- Enrollment in PECOS within 90 Days of Hire required.
- Strong Assessment and Diagnostic Skills.
- Treatment Planning Expertise.
- Strong Individual and Group Therapy Skills.
- Efficient and Effective Practice Management in a Fast Paced Clinical Setting.
- Customer Focus and Strong Ability to Function as a Team Member.
- Flexibility.
-Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience providing individual & group therapy preferred.
- 1 year of experience providing urgent care or crisis intervention preferred.
- 1 year of experience providing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) preferred.
- Experience providing DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) preferred.
- Experience working w/ Eating Disorder, OCD &/ or Borderline Personality Disorder Populations preferred.

**Salary Range ($29.36 - $38.53)**
]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT 1988705-Maryland-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Completes mental status & psychosocial assessment of members.
- Provides individual & group psychotherapy & classes implementing goal specific & measurable treatment plans.
- Evaluates, counsels & refers members to more appropriate mental health provider(s) or to community resources when indicated.
- Provides urgent care & crisis intervention as indicated.
- Provides more specialized treatment modalities when qualified by special training.
- Consults regularly w/ psychiatrists on member care.
- Communicates w/ Behavioral Health colleagues, Primary Care providers & other Kaiser Permanente providers & agencies as needed to facilitate integrative care.
- Prepares & submits reports on mental health activities as requested.
- Participates in staff development meetings & in quality of care activities on a regular basis.
- Manages panel & practice management within departmental guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Tues from 10:00am to 6:30pm.

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work required.
- Practitioner Discipline Listed as being Accepted by Medicare.
- Licensed as a clinical social worker by the state in which the service is performed - LCSW in VA, LCSW-C in Maryland, or LICSW in DC required.
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required.
- Enrollment in PECOS within 90 Days of Hire required.
- Strong Assessment and Diagnostic Skills.
- Treatment Planning Expertise.
- Strong Individual and Group Therapy Skills.
- Efficient and Effective Practice Management in a Fast Paced Clinical Setting.
- Customer Focus and Strong Ability to Function as a Team Member.
- Flexibility.
-Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience providing individual & group therapy preferred.
- 1 year of experience providing urgent care or crisis intervention preferred.
- 1 year of experience providing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) preferred.
- Experience providing DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) preferred.
- Experience working w/ Eating Disorder, OCD &/ or Borderline Personality Disorder Populations preferred.

**Salary Range ($29.36 - $38.53)**
]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT 1988706-Suitland-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Completes mental status & psychosocial assessment of members.
- Provides individual & group psychotherapy & classes implementing goal specific & measurable treatment plans.
- Evaluates, counsels & refers members to more appropriate mental health provider(s) or to community resources when indicated.
- Provides urgent care & crisis intervention as indicated.
- Provides more specialized treatment modalities when qualified by special training.
- Consults regularly w/ psychiatrists on member care.
- Communicates w/ Behavioral Health colleagues, Primary Care providers & other Kaiser Permanente providers & agencies as needed to facilitate integrative care.
- Prepares & submits reports on mental health activities as requested.
- Participates in staff development meetings & in quality of care activities on a regular basis.
- Manages panel & practice management within departmental guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work required.
- Practitioner Discipline Listed as being Accepted by Medicare.
- Licensed as a clinical social worker by the state in which the service is performed - LCSW in VA, LCSW-C in Maryland, or LICSW in DC required.
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required.
- Enrollment in PECOS within 90 Days of Hire required.
- Strong Assessment and Diagnostic Skills.
- Treatment Planning Expertise.
- Strong Individual and Group Therapy Skills.
- Efficient and Effective Practice Management in a Fast Paced Clinical Setting.
- Customer Focus and Strong Ability to Function as a Team Member.
- Flexibility.
-Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.

Schedule Details:
- Possible evening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
- May be placed at other location in Northern Virginia other than Burke.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience providing individual & group therapy preferred.
- 1 year of experience providing urgent care or crisis intervention preferred.
- 1 year of experience providing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) preferred.
- Experience providing DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) preferred.
- Experience working w/ Eating Disorder, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, OCD &/ or Borderline Personality Disorder Populations preferred.
- Experience working with Sexual Identity Disorders and Sexual Dysfunction.
- Experience working in IOP.
- Bilingual.
]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT 1973199-Virginia-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns if supervision course completed.

Secondary Functions:
- Develops implements, coordinates and evaluates clinical treatment plans for the diagnosis, treatment and/or referral of Adult and/or Adolescent Health Plan Members with chemical dependency problems and co-occurring Psychiatric diagnoses.
- Provides outpatient individual, couple, family, and group Psychotherapy to Adult and/or Adolescent clients in the CDRP. Develops, prepares and presents Psycho-educational classes to Adult and Adolescent clients.
- Attends and participates in multi-disciplinary treatment and planning team meetings.
- Coordinates services with the CDRP, the Department of Psychiatry, the Department of Medicine and other treatment providers to implement comprehensive treatment plans.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience in Chemical Dependency required
- Masters degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy.
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must be familiar with DSM-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Clinician must have the ability to assess, diagnose and treat a broad range of psychiatric disorders.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Schedule: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week, Variable shifts. Works On-Call Evenings, Weekends & Holidays, assuming primary responsibility for Emergency Psychiatric care and acting as consultant to Emergency department physicians and staff. The position location is 3551 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA.
]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT 1912028-Union-City-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work required
- LCSW or LMFT license required
- MSW or Master's degree in a related mental health field required.
- Provide behavioral health care services to members utilizing established psycho-therapeutic techniques
- Consults and collaborates with other mental health / medical professionals.
- Experience in working with adults / children / adolescents.
- Two (2) years post Masters experience required.
- Experience in crisis intervention.
-Knowledge of Psycho-dynamics, Psycho-pathology, DSM IV, Psychotropic medications, Addiction medicine
- Ability to define appropriate course of treatment and treatment modality.
- Ability to work independently as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic computer skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Experience with chronically ill, End of Life issues, catastrophic illness, family violence, psychiatric/substance abuse issues, federal and community benefits and resources

]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT 1906708-San-Diego-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Evaluates & diagnoses the mental health of children & adults, utilizing psychological tests where appropriate.
- Provides brief intensive treatment for children & families as well as ongoing group & supportive therapy in appropriate cases.
- Determines need for child psychiatric referrals in consultation w/ pediatricians & mental health providers.
- Consults regularly w/ the mental health staff & pediatric primary care providers on patient care issues.
- Maintains liaison w/ community resources for child mental health services.
- Assists in implementing mental health in-service educating programs for medical staff. Participates in staff development meetings & quality-or-care activities on a regular basis.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Schedule Details:
- Ability to work at other NOVA Medical Office Buildings.
- Possible evening hours on Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday or Thursday.

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of post PhD or PsyD (Doctorate in Psychology) clinical experience required.
- Experience w/ Children required.
- PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology required.
- Must be licensed in the appropriate jurisdiction.
- National Provider Identification (NPI) required.
- Knowledge & proficiency w/ a range of clinical approaches to care required.
- Knowledge & experience w/ Psychological testing required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic computer literacy & work processing skill & experience preferred.
- Strong Assesment Skills.
- Experience working in an IOP.
- Experience in DTB.
- Experience working with OCD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Eating Disorders,Sexual Identity Disorders, Sexual Dysfunction.
- Bilingual.]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT 1875192-Virginia-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns if supervision course completed.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy.
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Clinician must have the ability to assess, diagnose and treat a broad range of psychiatric disorders.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention.
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge state and local regulations, professional board standards as is related to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:
- A Minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital,
clinic or agency.

Schedule: Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends; will follow the contract for notification of schedule change.
Week 1: SAt: 3:00PM-11:30PM
Week 2: Sun: 3:00PM-11:30PM]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMT 1759790-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Provides Behavioral Health Care Services to members utilizing established psycho-therapeutic techniques in outpatient setting.
- Consults and collaborates with other mental health/medical professionals.


Qualifications:

Notes:
- This isa Per Diem position, schedule varies according to department needs.


Basic Qualifications:
- LCSW or LMFT license required.
- MSW or Master's degree in a related mental health field required.
- Provide behavioral health care services to members utilizing established psycho-therapeutic techniques in Clinic orEmergency Room setting.
- Consults and collaborates with other mental health / medical professionals.
- Experience in working with adults / children / adolescents.
- Two (2) years post Masters experience required.
- Experience in crisis intervention.
-Knowledge of Psycho-dynamics, Psycho-pathology, DSM IV, Psychotropic medications, Addiction medicine
- Ability to define appropriate course of treatment and treatment modality.
- Ability to work independently as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
- Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Basic computer skills.
]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:00:00 GMT 913471-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health