Licensed Therapist Per Diem

Licensed Therapist Per Diem at Optum summary :

The Licensed Therapist Per Diem at Refresh Center is responsible for providing mental health treatments, including individual and group therapy, to a diverse patient population. This clinician plays a critical role in enhancing patient care by conducting psychiatric evaluations and maintaining accurate medical records while utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches. With a focus on holistic care, the therapist collaborates with external providers to ensure comprehensive support for patients' mental and social health needs.

Refresh Center, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a   Independent Licensed Therapist Per Diem (LMSW, LPC, LMFT)  to join our team in Brighton, MI. 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 Clinician / 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
• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
• Provide mental health counseling services to individuals, families, and / or couples
• Provide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions using treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods
• 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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere : OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Keywords :

Licensed Therapist, Mental Health Counseling, Behavioral Health, Outpatient Therapy, Psychiatric Evaluation, Evidence-Based Treatment, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy