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Pediatric Complex Care Psychologist - PsyD - PhD - Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Mental health is an essential component of total health. As mental health professionals, we’re on the front lines every day, using the latest advances to help those in need. If you share our passion for care and our commitment to helping those around us, you’ll have the resources you need to make a real difference. Our services include adult and child therapy as well as help with addiction and eating disorders.

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Job Level: Individual Contributor
  • Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

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  • Professional Development

  • Retirement Plans

  • Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave

  • Supportive Teams & Resources

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Aaron M.

Aaron

Psychiatric Social Worker

Kaiser Permanente has been an excellent platform for me to grow as a professional. The organization has demonstrated its commitment to the continued growth of its employees through the training it offers and encourages. I’ve always resonated with the organization’s integrated approach to health care, and its recognition of how essential good mental health is to a person’s overall well-being.
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I would recommend and do recommend working for Kaiser Permanente. It’s a professional, clean, friendly, fast-paced environment and there is a real trust and respect for clinical staff no matter what role we serve. I love feeling valued and heard and am thankful to have found an environment that provides that.
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Janice

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

This is the best place to work because of the commitment to the total health of our members, the work/life balance, the possibilities to use clinical skills in a variety of capacities within the organization and opportunities for personal and professional growth. As employees of Kaiser Permanente, we all have a voice and are encouraged to use it.
Gabriela A.

Gabriela

Clinical Program Manager

At Kaiser Permanente, I have opportunities to learn and work in a professional setting with people who are passionate about patient care. I love my career as a therapist and now as a manager! I really enjoy helping others and learning new interventions and modalities. These ensure my personal and professional growth.
Laura H.

Laura

Psychotherapist

Kaiser Permanente is a health care leader who sets trends and makes a difference in industry practices and protocols. I like the extraordinary resources available to do my job, the servant leadership of my manager and director, and the high standard of business and clinical ethics.
Amie L.

Amie

PsyD, Clinical Psychologist

We’re an innovative, vision-forward company. While Integrative-Care models are relatively new, we’ve been on the frontlines of building out a high-functioning integrated team for over a decade. Within this model of care, we’re pushed to think out of the box when it comes to patient care, be collaborative, and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
Carol S.

Carol

PhD, Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical

Kaiser Permanente demonstrates its commitment to their employees’, has a top-notch salary and compensation package, and has a leadership body that is well trained and supportive. As a Clinician and a Manager, I am very impressed with our commitment to quality outcomes. I have truly found a home here and would be honored for Kaiser Permanente to be my last professional stop in my career.
Michael V.

Michael

PsyD, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Psych Social Worker

Kaiser Permanente, in my opinion, is a great mix of professional, friendly and fast-paced. They allow me to be who I am and let me have a voice. I love being a therapist and I’m very proud and excited about the Gender Assessments and transgender group work being conducted. I’m helping the LGBT community and making this population feel comfortable throughout their care journey. Kaiser Permanente is a breath of fresh air to me in my work.
Kashonda D.

Kashonda

Psychotherapist

I appreciate how Kaiser Permanente strives to reflect inclusivity and representation throughout the organization. I’m excited about an internal clinic comprised of African American clinicians dedicated to supporting the health needs of the African diaspora. I’m proud to be part of committees that intentionally promote equity, inclusion and diversity. These things combined with the benefits, opportunities and people make Kaiser Permanente a great place to work.

Pediatric Complex Care Psychologist - PsyD - PhD - Highlands Ranch

Primary Location Highlands Ranch, Colorado Worker Location Onsite Job Number 1294847 Date posted 07/13/2024
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Description:
UFCW Local 7 -  *$50.27 - $71.22  
 “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:  https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts.          

Job Summary:

This role serves as part of the multidisciplinary team responsible for providing direct clinical services to pediatric patients and their families with most emphasis on completing Psychosocial Assessments; providing individual, group and family interventions 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:


  • Conduct evidence-based diagnostic and psychosocial assessments of children and teens.

  • Is knowledgeable of current clinical conditions, methods, medications, theoretical frameworks, and interventions for the pediatric population.

  • Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions (individual, family-based and group), following an assessment-informed treatment plan that incorporates pediatric-specific standardized measures of progress toward defined treatment goals.

  • 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.

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

  • Treat a variety of severe and chronic pediatric conditions, including but not limited to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Tic Disorder, School Avoidance, Social Phobia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Psychosis, and Neurodivergent Youth.

  • Facilitate at least one group each week (topic determined based on operational need).

  • Assess and create safety plans with patients/families, in collaboration with Crisis team when indicated, regarding suicidal and homicidal ideation.

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

  • Determine when to refer for specialty behavioral health services (e.g., Gender Health, Eating Disorders, Developmental Pediatrics & Autism, Psychiatry) and/or higher-level services.

  • Effectively partner with other members of a patients mental health and medical treatment team, as well as with other agencies (e.g., school, Child Protective Services) to optimize overall care.

  • 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 pediatric mental health assessment and treatment as indicated.

  • Collaborates with crisis team as appropriate.

  • 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.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

  • Minimum two (2) years post-doctoral practice experience which includes related graduate-level training or professional experience working with a pediatric population (e.g., ages 0-17 years).
Education

  • Doctorate degree in Psychology or related behavioral health field.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Psychologist License (Colorado) required at hire
  • National Provider Identifier required at hire
Additional Requirements:

  • 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.
  • Bi-or multi-lingual.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bi-or multi-lingual.
Primary Location: Colorado,Highlands Ranch,Ridgeline Mental Health Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: C03|UFCW|Local 7MH Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Ridgeline Mental Health - Mental Health/Psychiatry-O/P - 1608 Pay Range: $50.27 - $71.22 / hour 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: Yes, 10 % of the Time 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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