Licensed Mental Health Therapist Jobs

Kaiser Permanente

Location:
United States, San Jose

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

57.77 - 64.52 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members who present themselves from psychiatric evaluation with a broad range of mental health needs. Collaborates with treating physician, psychiatric and allied health professional team to plan and direct each individual member treatment program.

Job Responsibility:

Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members
Collaborates with treating physician, psychiatric and allied health professional team to plan and direct each individual member treatment program
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
Provides appropriate support to members family
May develop and conducts psychoeducational classes and groups
Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records
Charts members 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 members 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
May supervise Post Masters Fellows, Associate Clinical Social Workers, Associate Marriage Family Therapists or Associate Professional Clinical Counselors as needed if supervision course is completed
May provide appropriate support to members family, including explanation of treatment, instructions in how to support treatment and interventions to increase acceptance of and adherence to treatment, at members request
Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the members treatment to include referral of the member and/or members family to external resources, as appropriate
Participates in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation
Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies

Requirements:

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
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California) OR Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (California) AND Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Couples and Families Endorsement (California) within 24 months of hire
National Provider Identifier required at hire
Must be familiar with DSM-V as a means of diagnosis
Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality
May be required to participate in the department on-call rotation
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
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment

Nice to have:

Previous post license, experience as a member of a psychiatric treatment team in an outpatient or inpatient setting/program under licensed supervision
Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy
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
Adult Psychiatry experience

What we offer:

Medical, Vision & Dental
Professional Development
Retirement Plans
Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave
Supportive Teams & Resources

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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