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Kaiser Permanente
Behavioral Medicine Specialist Licensed Masters Mental Health Professional - Santa Cruz County - EG
Scotts Valley, CA
May 4, 2025
Full-time
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
In a Consultant-Liaison role, evaluates and diagnosis Health Plan members seen in primary care who have mental disorders or behavioral conditions that affect or are a consequence of their medical condition.
Essential Responsibilities:

  • Utilizes principles of Health Psychology to develop implement, coordinate and evaluate treatment plans for referred members that may include crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy, psychoeducation groups and brief case management.

  • Prepares concise intake evaluations and treatment plans, and maintains ongoing confidential progress records in accord with state and NCQA regulations.

  • Provides education and support to members and their families to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral regimes.

  • Co-manages medical conditions through the use of nonpharmacologic and behavioral interventions in order to leverage physician time and develop appropriate patterns of utilization.

  • Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice.

  • Provides consultation and training to other members of the APC team in the areas of mental health, behavioral medicine and health psychology.

  • Provides consultation on program development, and conducts program evaluation and outcome assessment, as needed.

  • Serves as liaison and refers to the Psychiatry Department, Chemical Dependency Services, Behavioral Health Education, specialty behavioral medicine services and other Medical Teams as appropriate.


Basic Qualifications: Experience

  • N/A

Education
  • Masters degree in Social Work, Social Welfare from a clinical track, Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related field required from an accredited college or university.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (California) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California)
  • National Provider Identifier required at hire
Additional Requirements:
  • Knowledge of learning theory and behavioral medicine.
  • Knowledge of state regulations and licensing 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting.

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