Hybrid Behavioral Health Clinician in Primary Care

Optum; Greeneville (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

CEU support and career development

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to be embedded in a Summit Medical Group primary care setting in Morristown or Greeneville, TN. You will deliver brief, evidence-based behavioral health care in person and via telehealth within a Collaborative Care Model, partnering with physicians, psychiatrists, and care teams to support patients.

The role emphasizes integrated, whole-person care with a multidisciplinary team, supervision for provisional licensure, and a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Tennessee behavioral health license (LCSW/LMSW/LPC-MHSP/LMFT) required.
• 1+ years experience providing behavioral health treatment.
• Experience assessing and treating common mental health conditions.
• Proven comfort delivering brief, evidence-based interventions.
• Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary, team-based care model.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions in person and via telehealth.
• Screen, assess, and diagnose common mental health and substance use disorders.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and care team members.
• Track patient progress using measurement-based care and adjust treatment as needed.
• Support psychotropic medication management by monitoring adherence and side effects.
• Participate in regular psychiatric case consultations and communicate recommendations to providers.
• Develop relapse prevention and self-management plans for discharge readiness.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow collaborative care workflows.

Education

Active, unrestricted behavioral health license in Tennessee (LCSW, LMSW, LPC-MHSP or LMFT)

Job description

Optum is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to be embedded in a Summit Medical Group primary care setting in Morristown or Greeneville, TN. You will deliver brief, evidence-based behavioral health care in person and via telehealth within a Collaborative Care Model, partnering with physicians, psychiatrists, and care teams to support patients.

The role emphasizes integrated, whole-person care with a multidisciplinary team, supervision for provisional licensure, and a strong emphasis on