Psychologist at Abarca Health

Yankton, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Behavioral HealthIndustries

Requirements

Doctorate (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) or equivalent
Active Psychologist license from the state Licensing Board upon hire
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
Preferred: 2+ years in the field of psychology or similar field
Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
Uphold standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
Maintain confidentiality
Work effectively in a team environment
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Responsibilities

Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention for acute, chronic, or moderately disturbed behavioral health patients
Coordinate a clinical treatment program for diagnosis, treatment, or referral of clients/patients with moderate to severe mental, behavioral, and/or social adjustment issues
Adhere to policies assuring confidentiality of client communications
Provide a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to treatment, coordinating with appropriate hospital departments
Conduct individual, family, or group therapy sessions in accordance with American Psychological Association principles and Avera Psychology Section by-laws
Assess client/patient progress with referring physician or agency
Document therapy in Electronic Medical Record per hospital policies and procedures
Intervene as crisis counselor in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment (e.g., substance abuse, suicide attempts, psychotic episodes)
Refer clients/patients to outside agencies where appropriate
Communicate with family members/significant others to enhance treatment effectiveness
Coordinate client/patient billing and modify treatment programs based on insurance coverage, plan provisions, and ability to pay
Provide educational programs on psychological topics to hospital/community groups as requested
Administer and interpret psychological assessment instruments per American Psychological Association principles and Avera Psychology Section by-laws
Provide clinical consultation services and community education services

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Diagnosis

Treatment Planning

Crisis Intervention

Individual Therapy

Family Therapy

Group Therapy

EMR Documentation

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Substance Abuse Intervention

Suicide Prevention

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Work flexibility

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.

Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.

Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.

The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.

Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.

Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.

Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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