Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician

Optum; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming behavioral health care. As a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Your expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy and medication management will help guide patients on their journey to wellness. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while making a real difference in the lives of individuals and families. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that values collaboration, growth, and innovation in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or social work required.
• 5+ years of clinical experience post-Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management.
• Provide treatment for various mental health conditions using evidence-based methods.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Medication Management

Patient Assessment

Group Therapy

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Athena RMS

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Mindful Changes Counseling, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician/Therapist to join our team in Lancaster, PA. 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, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs.

If you are located in Lancaster, PA, you will have the flexibility to work remotely *, as well as work in the office as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
• 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
• Clear, active and unrestricted license (LPC or LMFT) in the state of practice
• Enrolled or eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program
• 5+ years professional social work / clinical experience post Master's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing direct and group psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.