Complex Care Licensed Mental Health Therapist - LCSW - LPC - LMFT - Longmont

"May be entitled to translation / bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums :

Job Summary :

This role serves as part of the multidisciplinary team responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients and their families with most emphasis on completing Psychosocial Assessments; providing individual, group and family therapy for patients; facilitating psycho-educational training, family meetings, discharge planning; assisting in program development; developing, implementing, and reviewing Treatment Plans; and providing linkage to outside resources.

Essential Responsibilities :

Obtains complete bio-psychosocial history of assigned patients and follows through on appropriate disposition of patient in conjunction with written protocols and physician consultation as needed.

Provide individual and family support and engage them in treatment plan and decision-making process with respect to patient rights, principles of confidentiality, respect for patient privacy and right to self-determination.

Is knowledgeable of current clinical conditions, methods, medications, theoretical frameworks, and interventions.

Utilizes best practices in delivery of behavioral health services in accordance with professional, clinical and KP guidelines.

Utilizes evidence-based interventions and modalities with sound theoretical base.

Ability to treat acute, severe cases of chronic conditions including but not limited to : Major Depressive Disorder, Post traumatic stress disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder.

Collaborate with clinical staff and patient / family to develop and execute patient / family centered care plans and goals. Assist patient, family, social relationships, medical staff, and teammates with care coordination, problem solving and goal setting.

Provides patient and family education effectively and sensitively to encourage compliance with medical and therapeutic treatment recommendations.

Promote empowerment of patient in self-management of disease

Determines and manages appropriate levels of care and service for patients using clinical knowledge, established guidelines and psychiatric consultation.

Provide consultation for complex situations to providers, staff and contract agencies in caring for patients.

Continuously assesses, evaluates, and records patient response to interventions.

Practices within scope of practice parameters as inferred by licensure, knowledge, skill level, sound clinical judgment, and KP guidelines.

Provides an integrated approach to assessment and intervention for patients having difficulty managing their health due to physical health conditions / chronic disease, psychological, behavioral, cognitive, and / or social factors. Maintains high level of clinical expertise.

Accurately documents patient data, actions or interventions, responses, and plans for care / follow-up according to KP guidelines and standards for practice.

Collaborates to build strong, effective relationships with referrers and their staff to assist in development and communication of plans for co-management of patients and their transition across care settings.

Lead or participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Provide consultation and training to other members of the care team in the area of mental health, chemical dependency, and / or behavioral medicine as indicated.

Accurately identify and prioritize high risk cases providing crisis intervention services as needed; determines appropriateness of hospitalization; assesses patients potential for lethality.

In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental / organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years post masters practice experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements :

National Provider Identifier (NPI) and Taxonomy Code Required at hire

Ability to function effectively in an inter-disciplinary team

Training in organizational behavior, human relations, behavioral interviewing, conflict resolution, mental health issues, managing stress and crisis situations.

Knowledge of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine patient populations in inpatient and outpatient settings

Knowledge of the complex systems of psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment at the community and county levels

Outstanding communication and organizational skills.

Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to colleagues, members, customers, contracted providers, and vendors.

Working knowledge collaborating with team members and family members, accessing internal and external resources.

Working knowledge of data collection tools, databases and word processing programs.

Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability to understand Kaiser Permanente customer needs.

Preferred Qualifications :

COMPANY : KAISER

TITLE : Complex Care Licensed Mental Health Therapist - LCSW - LPC - LMFT - Longmont

LOCATION : Longmont, Colorado

REQNUMBER : 1378211

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, 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.