Hybrid Licensed Clinical Therapist

Optum; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming behavioral health care delivery. As a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician/Therapist, you will play a crucial role in improving the lives of diverse patient populations through individual and family therapy. This role offers the opportunity to work with a supportive team, engage in professional development, and make a meaningful impact in the community. With a holistic approach to healthcare, you'll help patients navigate their health journeys while utilizing evidence-based treatment methods. This is your chance to be part of a mission-driven team that values compassion, connection, and growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or social work required.
• Active and unrestricted license in Massachusetts needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and coordinate care.
• Provide treatment for mental health conditions using evidence-based methods.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and clinical documentation.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Patient Assessment

Provider Coordination

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Athena RMS

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Family Counseling Associates of Massachusetts, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician/Therapist to join our team in Braintree, MA. 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 through individual and family therapy as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers


• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations


• 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


• Have a clear, active and unrestricted license (LICSW, LMFT, LMHC, or LPC) in Massachusetts

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years professional social work / clinical experience post Master's degree


• 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)


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness

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.