Psychology Post Doctoral Resident, Adult Team
Company: Kaiser
Location: Union City
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
Position is designed to provide 2000 hours of supervised
clinical postdoctoral training. Completion of this program will
satisfy one of the requirements to sit for the psychology licensing
exam. Residencies are based in departments of Psychiatry, Chemical
Dependency, Chronic Pain, Behavioral Medicine or other
sub-specialties. Position provides 2 hours per week in each of the
following: individual supervision; group supervision; and didactic
trainingSupervision is provided by licensed psychologists.
Opportunities may include providing short-term individual therapy,
family therapy, crisis intervention, chemical dependency
evaluation, adult and adolescent group therapy, psycho-educational
groups, and psychological assessment. Position is 40 hours per
week, one-year, temporary with benefits. This position ONLY
pertains to the Northern California Mental Health Training
Programs. For more information please visit kp.org/psychtraining.
Essential Responsibilities:
Provide assessment and psychotherapy
of adults, adolescents, children and/or families in a brief therapy
model. Conduct intake evaluations. Provide crisis intervention as
needed Co-facilitate psychoeducational groups. Conduct program
evaluation and/or research project. Participate in community
partnership projects.Administer and interpret psychological tests,
and write reports. Participate in regional, consortial, and
departmental training activities. Participate in departmental
administrative and educational meetings. Maintain confidential
patient files/records and information in a timely manner. Comply
with regional and local policies and procedures. Comply with APA's
Code of Ethics and state laws pertaining to the delivery of mental
health services. Other duties as assigned.Team-specific duties
performed by pre-doctoral interns under the direct supervision of
licensed psychologists, including but not limited to the following:
Adult Team, Child/Family Team, Chemical Dependency, Behavioral
Medicine or others.Adult Team: Provide assessment and individual
and group treatment to adults in a brief therapy model.Child/Family
Team: Perform psychological evaluations of children, adolescents
and families. Provide psychotherapeutic services to child and
family populations.Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Provide
services to patients needing more intensive treatment for
stabilization, in a stepped-down treatment program for patients
recently discharged from inpatient psychiatric unit.Behavioral
Medicine: Provide services to patients whose presenting problem is
related to the treatment of a physical problem or psychological
issues arising from a medical condition. Provide services to
patients who are experiencing emotional or stress-related problems
concurrent to receiving treatment for a medical diagnosis or
physical symptom.Chronic Pain Management: Provide services to
patients who experience chronic pain, including teaching them pain
management skills such as pacing, medication management, staying
active, relaxation techniques and positive thinking.Chemical
Dependency: Provide services to patients who are in the
contemplation phase, the early stages of their recovery, and
patients with longer-term sobriety. Provide separate and conjoint
treatments for family members.Eating Disorders: Provide services to
adults, children, teens, and families who have a diagnosis of an
eating disorder.Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of
positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente
reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to
change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such
changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to
affected employees. Secondary Functions:
Track - Adult TeamHours/Days may vary
Primary location: 3555 Whipple Rd. Union City CA 94587Basic
Qualifications:Experience
N/AEducation
Bachelor's degree or
higher.Completion of PhD/PsyD/EdD in Clinical, Counseling, Health
or School Psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program by
residency start date (Verification of Completion of all
Requirements for Doctoral Degree form required).Must have received
doctoral internship training at an APA-accredited or APPIC-member
internship program.Must participate in the national APPA CAS
postdoctoral application process prior to applying to Kaiser
Permanente.License, Certification, Registration
N/A Additional Requirements:
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 submit three letters of
reference: one letter must be from most the recent primary
supervisor.Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership
environment. Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in
psychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, &
families, including administering & writing up psychological
testing & assessment batteries, preferredDemonstrated professional
maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional
responsibilities, preferred.Demonstrated commitment to quality of
service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive
multidisciplinary clinic, preferred.Demonstrated ability to
complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner,
preferredAccuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective
treatment plans, preferred.Competence in individual, family and
group psychotherapy, preferred.Job Schedule: Job Category:
Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual Care
Keywords: Kaiser, Union City , Psychology Post Doctoral Resident, Adult Team, Healthcare , Union City, California
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