Associate Therapist

Optum; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible work models

Health and well-being benefits

Job summary

Awakened Heart, part of the Optum family, seeks an Associate Therapist in Portland, OR to treat a wide range of mental health needs. This role supports both individual and group settings, offering virtual or in-person care and a pathway to professional growth within a large healthcare organization.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a related field and Oregon licensure or eligibility, with strong assessment, documentation, and collaborative skills to support patients and families across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related counseling field.
• Licensure in Oregon or license-eligibility (CSWA/LMFT Associate/LPC Associate).
• Experience working with diverse populations and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Services/treatment/therapy may be provided in individual or group environments and may be provided virtually or in person
• Complete assessments or evaluations for mental health disorders and development, review, and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans
• Assist patients and their families to change behaviors and to locate and access interpersonal, family and community resources to manage their health and well-being
• Participate in our patient growth strategy by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Case formulation

Documentation skills

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related counseling field

Licensed or license-eligible in Oregon (CSWA / LMFT Associate / LPC Associate)

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Athena RMS

Job description

Awakened Heart, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Associate Therapist to join our team in Portland, Oregon. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

As an Associate Therapist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters - providing care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Services/treatment/therapy may be provided in individual or group environments and may be provided virtually or in person
• Complete assessments or evaluations for mental health disorders and development, review, and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans
• Assist patients and their families to change behaviors and to locate and access interpersonal, family and community resources to manage their health and well-being
• Participate in our patient growth strategy by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts

We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:

• Competitive hourly pay & uncapped productivity incentives
• Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it
• Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources
• Professional development with tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career

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
• CSWA, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, Professional Counselor Associate
• Clear, active and unrestricted license in the state of Oregon

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with any of the following: couples or family counseling, children or adolescents, and/or health psychology
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness

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.