Health Educator Instructor

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This position supports Kaiser Permanente's code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws

and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.

Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.



DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health Education



SCHEDULE: On Call; 0 hours per week; Evening/Variable Shift; Hours and days may vary depending upon

departments operational need.



EDUCATION: Licensed Mental Health Professional preferred; advanced degree in Psychology, Health

Education, or related field. Documented skills and experience may be substituted for advanced

degree/credentialing.



LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: n/a



QUALIFICATIONS: Prior work experience (minimum one year,) teaching classes in the topic area. (e.g.

Anger management, Mindfulness Meditation, Stress Management, Insomnia, Parenting Children with ADHD,

etc.) Knowledge of adult learning theory, group process, cognitive behavior therapy, and

solution-focused brief therapy. Experience in teaching relaxation/stress reduction techniques,

communication skills, self-care and goal setting. Group/facilitation process skills; Competences in

helping clients to explore, clarify, and solve problems in a focused area of concern; Ability to

help clients set goals and follow action plans; Delivery of appropriate therapeutic intervention if

client is in a crisis, and Modeling of warmth, genuineness, and empathy as encouragement to a

client's positive change process.



SKILLS: n/a



DUTIES: Responsible for teaching Behavioral Health Education classes to Kaiser members and

non-members, according to standardized curriculum for the topic area; Disseminates current

information regarding concepts, skills and resources relevant to the topic area. The role of the

Instructor is to facilitate a didactic, experiential and participatory exchange with members

enrolled in Behavioral Health Education classes. This includes teaching coping and life skills such

as cognitive restructuring, relaxation techniques, stress management, self-care, nutrition and

exercise. Instructs class members in designated topic area, following designated Kaiser curriculum.

Answer questions and refers class members to appropriate resources. Assist class participants in

developing specific, behavioral goals, using relevant skills. Assesses needs of individuals and

adapts class content to meet those needs. Provides individual instruction and counseling as

necessary. This may include follow-up phone calls to participants who miss a class session.

Incorporates evidence-based education techniques into teaching style. Models skills taught in class

curriculum for the topic area. Maintains file of paperwork on class participants, including

attendance list and homework assignments. In some cases, collects class fees and turns them over to

Behavioral Health Education Asst. Manager or her/his designee. Maintains knowledge of Kaiser and

community resources and encourages utilization of and refill to resources. Administers and collects

class evaluation forms and forwards to BHE Department. Prepares for Behavioral Health Education

classes, (e.g. arranging class room and audio/visual equipment, ensuring availability of necessary

audio/visual aids and participant handouts.)



Some of the class topics for which we are hiring Instructors include: Anger Management, Couples

Communication, Insomnia classes, Using Mind Body Medicine for Stress Reduction, Mindfulness

Meditation, and Parenting a Child with ADHD. There may be some travel, as Instructors are needed in

Vallejo, Vacaville and Napa.