Licensed Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Therapist

UnitedHealth Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Health benefits

CE reimbursement

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum Behavioral Care in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Licensed Child and Adolescent Therapist to deliver compassionate mental health care. You will work with children and families, with clinical autonomy within a national health system.

Responsibilities include screening, evidence-based psychotherapy, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with teams. Benefits include flexible scheduling and a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related counseling field.
• Active, unrestricted license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC and MHSP) in the state of practice.
• Experience providing psychotherapy to children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders.
• Provide psychotherapy using CBT/DBT or other evidence-based methods.
• Track treatment response and monitor symptoms and side effects or complications.
• Maintain EMR and clinical documentation per regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with marketing to create a professional provider profile.

Skills

Child and Adolescent psychotherapy

Licensing (LCSW/LMFT/LPC/MHSP)

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Athena RMS / EHRs

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Optum Behavioral Care in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Licensed Child and Adolescent Therapist to deliver compassionate mental health care. You will work with children and families, with clinical autonomy within a national health system.

Responsibilities include screening, evidence-based psychotherapy, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with teams. Benefits include flexible scheduling and a comprehensive package.