Psychological Assistant- Outpatient Adult Generalist
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Oakland
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
Under the supervision of a licensed Psychologist or board
certified Psychiatrist, provides mental health assessment,
diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult
and/or child members who present themselves for psychiatric
evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs. Under
supervision, may collaborate with treating primary care providers
and with psychiatric and allied health professional team members to
plan and direct each individual patient's treatment
program.Essential Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or board
certified psychiatrist, 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
psychoeducational 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.
- 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 other care
providers and health educators on matters relating to mental
health, health psychology and behavioral medicine. Provides
clinical supervision to psychology doctoral interns, psychology
postdoctoral residents, and other mental health trainees/fellows as
necessary.
- Confers and consults with supervisor regarding member's
progress and treatment and may consult with 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
and interventions to increase acceptance of and adherence to
treatment, at member's request.
- 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, as appropriate. Participates in departmental program
development, implementation and evaluation.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting
agencies.Notes:
- This position will provide evidence-based treatment for
patients with depression, anxiety, trauma and other psychiatric
illnesses. Basic Qualifications:ExperienceCompletion of a
psychology doctoral internship - minimum of 1 year (1500
hours).EducationPhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical, Counseling, Health or
School Psychology from an accredited college or university.License,
Certification, RegistrationCurrent valid registration as a
Psychological Assistant with the Board of Psychology of the State
of California and validate of an assigned board registered licensed
supervisor by start date.Upon completion of supervised hours, the
employee must obtain state licensure within two (2)
years.Additional Requirements:Once hired as an Assistant, an
employee will be offered and must work a schedule that would
accumulate at least half the required supervisory hours
annually.Must be familiar with DSM-V as a means of diagnosis.Has
experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of
psychiatric conditions.Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and
psychotherapy research methods.Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social
functions that contribute to mental health.Accuracy in diagnosing
patients and developing effective treatment plans.Competence in
individual, family and group psychotherapy.Professional maturity
and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional
responsibilities.Commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and
participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary
clinic.Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely
manner.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.Preferred Qualifications:Previous
clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual
and group psychotherapy.Demonstrated experience in psychological
evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, & families, including
administering & writing up psychological testing & assessment
batteries preferredDemonstrated 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, preferredAccuracy in
diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans,
preferredCompetence in individual, family and group psychotherapy,
preferred COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: Psychological Assistant- Outpatient
Adult GeneralistLOCATION: Oakland, CaliforniaREQNUMBER:
1060197External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be
considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal,
state and local laws, including but not limited to the San
Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Oakland , Psychological Assistant- Outpatient Adult Generalist, Other , Oakland, California
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