Behavioral Medicine Specialist (Psychology)

Job overview

The Behavioral Medicine Specialist is an onsite contract role based in Vallejo, CA. Compensation is not specified, and this position supports the behavioral medicine department. This role exists to evaluate and treat patients in primary care settings who have mental disorders or behavioral conditions affecting their medical health. The specialist uses health psychology principles to improve patient outcomes.

What you'll do

• Evaluate and diagnose patients in primary care.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and brief psychotherapy.
• Collaborate with physicians on psychotropic medication screening.
• Provide consultation and training to the care team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

psychologist

behavioral medicine

vallejo ca

kaiser permanente

health psychology

primary care

onsite

clinical psychology

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Multidisciplinary team environment and professional growth.

Why this role

Requires PhD, PsyD, or EdD in Clinical, Counseling, Health, or School Psychology.

About the employer

Kaiser Permanente is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists. Sector: 62.