Psychological Assistant

Job Summary:

As a key member of our mental health team, you will provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services to adult and child members with a range of mental health needs. Under the supervision of a licensed Psychologist or board-certified Psychiatrist, you will work collaboratively with treating primary care providers and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement effective treatment plans. Your expertise will be essential in providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy, as well as crisis intervention and support services.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical treatment programs for members with acute or chronic mental illness, under the supervision of a licensed Psychologist or board-certified Psychiatrist.
• Provide outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups, using evidence-based practices and techniques.
• Conduct psychological assessments, including test administration, interpretation, and recommendations, to inform treatment planning.
• Prepare and maintain accurate, confidential records of member treatment and progress, in accordance with state and NCQA regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to screen and evaluate patients for psychotropic medications, as needed.
• Develop and implement behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in various settings, including primary care.
• Provide consultation and education to other care providers and health educators on matters related to mental health, health psychology, and behavioral medicine.
• Provide clinical supervision to psychology doctoral interns, postdoctoral residents, and other mental health trainees, as needed.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Completion of a psychology doctoral internship - minimum of 1 year (1500 hours).

Education

• PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical, Counseling, Health, or School Psychology from an accredited college or university.

License, Certification, Registration

• Psychologist License (California) within 24 months of hire.
• Psychological Assistant Registration (California) required at hire.

Additional Requirements:

• 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 relates 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.
• Upon completion of supervised hours, the employee must obtain state licensure within two (2) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.
• Demonstrated experience in psychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, and families, including administering and writing up psychological testing and assessment batteries.
• Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic.
• Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.
• Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans.
• Competence in individual, family, and group psychotherapy.

Primary Location: California,Cupertino,Santa Clara Tantau Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: On-site
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A05-IBHS|NUHW|NUHW Integ Behavioral Hlth Ser
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - Mental Hlth/Psych-Management
Pay Range: $48.8 - $52.95 / year
Sign on bonus: $ The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion, and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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