Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) BMS Pediatrics - Full-time / Part-time

Description: Provides diagnosis, triage and treatment of patients in primary care who have a mental disorder or behavioral problems which affect their medical condition, or are a consequence of their medical condition. Provides consultation and training to other members of the APC team.

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Previous clinical responsibility to include diagnosis, brief individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention and consultation/collaboration with medical personnel.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or universityor.

Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science required from an accredited college or university.

License, Certification, Registration

Valid license to practice clinical social work in the State of California.

Additional Requirements:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience and training working with children, adolescents, and families in a medical setting strongly preferred.

Primary Location: California,Santa Clara,Santa Clara Medical Offices 710 Lawrence Express W Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Scheduled days and hours are dependent on departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends Working Hours Start: Varies Working Hours End: Varies Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUHW Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Category: Behavioral / Mental Health Department: Pediatrics Psychiatry Travel: No

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.

External 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 and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

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