Licensed Behavioral Therapist

Optum; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work models

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Heron Ridge Associates, part of the Optum family, seeks a Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our Brighton, MI team. You will assess patients, deliver evidence-based therapy (CBT/DBT), and ensure compliant documentation while coordinating care with external providers.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field and an active MI license (LMSW/LPC/LMFT). We support growth, flexible models, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related counseling field.
• MI licensure (LMSW, LPC, LMFT) in MI is required.
• 2+ years of professional behavioral health experience preferred.
• Experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and families, including children/adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients for mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Provide treatment using CBT, DBT and other evidence-based approaches.
• Maintain accurate EMR and clinical documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
• Build strong provider–patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers.

Skills

MI license (LMSW/LPC/LMFT)

Education

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

MI licensure (LMSW/LPC/LMFT)

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Licensed Behavioral Therapist (2378312)

Licensed Behavioral Therapist - 2378312

Heron Ridge Associates, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our team in Brighton, MI. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

As a Licensed Clinical Therapist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters – providing care.

We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:

• Competitive hourly pay & uncapped productivity incentives


• Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it


• Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources


• Professional development with continuing education (CE) reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career

Primary Responsibilities:

• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders


• Provide treatment for mental health conditions using various approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements


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

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 MI

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional experience post master’s degree providing behavioral health services


• Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families


• Experience providing therapy to children and adolescents


• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness

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.

Pay Range: $69,100 - $103,800 annual total cash target pay

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full time employment and generally follows the range above, includes earnings from hourly pay (00/hr) and incentive pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.