Independent Licensed Therapist

Optum; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Heron Ridge Associates, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Independent Licensed Therapist (LMSW, LPC, LMFT) to join our Brighton, MI team. You will provide behavioral health treatments, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs.

As a Licensed Clinician, you will form strong provider‑patient alliances, perform outpatient psychiatric evaluations, and coordinate care with external providers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field.
• Clear, active and unrestricted license (LMSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Form excellent provider‑patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations
• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
• Provide mental health counseling services to individuals, families, and/or couples
• Provide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions using treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence‑based methods
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date electronic medical records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

Education

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

Tools

Athena RMS

Job description

Heron Ridge Associates, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Independent Licensed Therapist (LMSW, LPC, LMFT) to join our team in Brighton, MI. 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 bring high‑end medical services, 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 connect care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team—your chance to improve the lives of millions while caring, connecting, and growing together.

As a Licensed Clinician / 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, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Form excellent provider‑patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations
• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
• Provide mental health counseling services to individuals, families, and/or couples
• Provide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions using treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence‑based methods
• 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
• Clear, active and unrestricted license (LMSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state of Michigan

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional social work / clinical experience post Master’s degree
• Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families
• Experience with children and adolescents
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation—Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EMRs)
• 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.