Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist

Life Changes Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is actively seeking a skilled Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician / Therapist to enhance our dedicated team. At Optum, we are transforming the experience of clinicians while delivering exceptional care to our patients.

Join the Optum Behavioral Care Team and play a vital role in our mission to improve healthcare for everyone.

Explore your potential with Optum Behavioral Care as we innovate behavioral health care services for individuals, clinicians, and the healthcare ecosystem. Our comprehensive approach addresses the physical, mental, and social needs of our patients, ensuring they can access care seamlessly, whenever and wherever they need it. Your efforts will contribute to making a real difference in the lives of individuals across diverse populations.

As a Licensed Clinical Therapist / Independent Licensed Therapist, you will provide effective treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions reflecting the diverse needs of our patients. Your responsibilities will involve various forms of behavioral and mental health treatments, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Establish strong alliances with patients and collaborate with external providers for coordinated care.
• Conduct comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluations with ongoing medication management.
• Engage in enhancing the training experience for graduate students.
• Screen and assess patients for prevalent mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Deliver tailored treatments for a variety of mental health conditions utilizing methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy.
• Monitor treatment response systematically, tracking clinical symptoms and potential treatment side effects.
• Represent the practice in community presentations and educational lectures.
• Maintain precise and current electronic medical records (Athena) along with clinical documentation, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements.

We recognize and reward your performance, providing a challenging yet supportive environment that lays out a clear path to success in your current role while offering development opportunities for future positions.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all 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. We adhere to all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and protections.

OptumCare maintains a drug-free workplace, and candidates will be required to pass a drug test before commencing employment.