Hybrid Licensed Therapist at Optum summary:
A Hybrid Licensed Therapist at Optum Behavioral Care provides comprehensive behavioral and mental health treatment to diverse patients, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs. The role involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, coordinating care with other providers, and employing evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. This position also supports training graduate students, maintains clinical documentation, and participates in community outreach to improve behavioral health outcomes.
Comprehensive MedPsych Systems, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician/Therapist to join our team in Ponte Vedra Fl. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a Licensed Clinical Therapist / Independent Licensed Therapist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will provide patients with behavioral and mental health treatments, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs.
Primary Responsibilities:
Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
Participate in enriching the training experience of our graduate students
Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
Provide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions using treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods
Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications
Opportunities to represent the practice in community presentations and lectures
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
Clear, active and unrestricted license (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, ) in the state of Florida
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families
Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness
If the hired individual resides in Florida (office based or telecommuting) this position requires the AHCA Level II background check (fingerprinting) by the State of Florida for all clinicians that have direct face to face contact with members OR employees who will have access to confidential patient data and will require renewal every five years.
The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Keywords:
licensed therapist, behavioral health, mental health counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, intensive outpatient programs, telehealth therapy, patient care coordination