This role provides a variety of behavioral health services in an outpatient setting, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, case management, and psychotherapeutic intervention. The position involves working with individuals, families, groups, and intensive outpatient programs.
Responsibilities
Interview members and evaluate their psychological and mental status
Utilize the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to diagnose patients
Determine if a member is in crisis, at-risk, or suicidal/homicidal
Refer members in need of immediate or urgent care to the appropriate level of services
Provide psychotherapy and counseling for individuals, families, groups, and/or Intensive Outpatient Programs
Utilize a wide range of the latest evidence-based interventions and modalities
Provide services such as crisis intervention, brief therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapies, skills training, supportive therapy, stress management, and family therapy
Assess urgent or high-risk clinical situations and make appropriate interventions
Coordinate referral of patients to a psychiatrist or other clinician
Assist with admission to a hospital or other specialized facilities
Plan and provide services in the appropriate level of care
Assess needs for mental health treatment and make appropriate referrals as needed
Plan, develop, implement, and lead therapeutic and educational groups to address patient needs
Evaluate outcomes and effects of treatment for patients and programs
Research, collect, and record data and information relating to diagnosis
Formulate evidence-based treatment interventions and approaches for identified diagnoses
Assist in establishing clinical best practices and guidelines for service delivery
Assist and empower patients to participate in their treatment plan
Engage patients in a therapeutic relationship
Educate patients regarding mental health services
Make recommendations and referrals for patients to obtain information, support, services, and assistance they may need from Kaiser or community resources related to their behavioral health needs
Collaborate and consult with physicians and other interdisciplinary clinical team members to support assessments and decision-making
Review difficult cases or quality assurance concerns with the clinical team
Act as a consultant to team members and others in the organization
Act as a liaison between behavioral health services and primary care, emergency department, and other outpatient clinics
Maintain a high level of clinical expertise
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Be knowledgeable of current clinical conditions, methods, medications, theoretical frameworks, and interventions
Utilize best practices in the delivery of behavioral health services in accordance with professional and clinical guidelines established by professional bodies
Understand the rationale and theory for interventions
Utilize evidence-based interventions and modalities with a sound theoretical base, which are clinically feasible and have demonstrated clinical effectiveness
Maintain clinical records by documenting clinical assessments, treatment plans, interventions, and all pertinent information in the patient medical record according to Regional and departmental guidelines
Provide and arrange for psychological testing for Integrated Behavioral Health Services when appropriate
Develop and conduct specialized treatment programs and services
Participate in clinical team meetings, departmental planning, and quality management activities
Supervise and mentor residents and intern students as assigned
Assess patients in Emergency Departments on after-hours and as-needed basis in service areas where Kaiser Permanente has privileges to provide mental health assessments and crisis intervention
Perform other clinical duties as assigned
Requirements
Doctoral degree in Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) approved program in clinical psychology or from an accredited institution with graduate-level training leading to the doctoral degree meeting the requirements of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) 16-98-9
Psychologist License (Hawaii)
National Provider Identifier required at hire
Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association
Experience in providing evidence-based treatment including conducting individual and group therapy, intensive outpatient treatment, and/or partial hospitalization programs for children and/or adults, including people with serious/chronic mental illness
Experience in writing treatment plans
Knowledge and experience in conducting assessments and diagnostic evaluations using the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
Familiar 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
Taxonomy code required at time of hire
Successful completion of credentialing process upon hire
Nice to have:
Experience with documentation according to national accreditation guidelines
Experience in providing behavioral health services in a primary care setting
Experience in providing services to patients with addiction issues
Experience in providing consultation/liaison services to emergency departments
Benefits
Sign-on Bonus - $10,000
Important Details
Schedule: 40 scheduled weekly hours; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Travel: Yes, 25% of the time
About the Company
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market-competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. It is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
For eight decades, Kaiser Permanente has remained steadfast in its mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care and to improve the health of the communities we serve.
