Psychologist at Abarca Health

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

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 with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
  • Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members
  • 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 the 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 client 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 accordance with hospital policies and procedures in Electronic Medical Record
  • Intervene as a 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 in accordance with American Psychological Association principles and Avera Psychology Section by-laws
  • Provide clinical consultation services and community education services

Skills

Psychological Assessment
Diagnosis
Crisis Intervention
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Behavioral Health
EMR
APA Principles
Mental Health Treatment

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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