Hybrid Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinician (CoCM)

MePA; Morristown (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work models

Medical, dental, vision, and mental/bi

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement and learning

CE/CEU and licensure renewal support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Optum Behavioral Care in Morristown, TN is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to join a pediatric-focused, embedded role within Summit Medical Group. This position uses the Collaborative Care Model to integrate mental health care with primary care teams, delivering brief, evidence-based interventions in person and via telehealth.

You will collaborate with primary care providers and psychiatrists, monitor outcomes, and provide patient-centered, whole-person care in a fast-paced, mission-driven

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted behavioral health license in Tennessee (LCSW, LMSW, LPC-MHSP or LMFT)
• 1+ years of experience providing behavioral health treatment
• Experience assessing and treating common mental health conditions
• Pediatric care experience
• Proven comfort delivering brief, evidence-based interventions
• Proven interest in working in a multidisciplinary, team-based care model
• Proven comfort working with diverse patient populations across mental health and medical conditions

Responsibilities

• Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions using in-person and virtual modalities
• Screen, assess, and diagnose common mental health and substance use disorders
• Collaborate closely 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, side effects, and treatment response
• Participate in regular psychiatric case consultations and communicate recommendations to providers
• Develop relapse-prevention and self-management plans for patients ready for discharge from active care
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow collaborative care workflows

Skills

Behavioral health care

Pediatric behavioral health

Collaborative care model

Telehealth delivery

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Unrestricted Tennessee behavioral health license (LCSW/LMSW/LPC-MHSP/LMFT)

Job description

Optum Behavioral Care in Morristown, TN is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to join a pediatric-focused, embedded role within Summit Medical Group. This position uses the Collaborative Care Model to integrate mental health care with primary care teams, delivering brief, evidence-based interventions in person and via telehealth.

You will collaborate with primary care providers and psychiatrists, monitor outcomes, and provide patient-centered, whole-person care in a fast-paced, mission-driven