Licensed Outpatient Therapist (CT) — Flexible Hours & CE

Optum; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible work models

Health and well-being benefits

Professional development/CE reimburse

Job summary

Optum Behavioral Care in Middletown, CT, seeks a Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our team. You will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions and support a diverse patient population, delivering evidence-based approaches and maintaining EMR documentation.

Qualifications include a Master’s in psychology or social work and an independent CT license (LCSW/LMFT/LPC); 2+ years preferred. We offer flexible models, competitive pay, and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related counseling field.
• Active, unrestricted, independent clinical license in the state of Connecticut: LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
• Provide treatment for mental health conditions using 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
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Participate in our patient growth strategy by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Athena RMS (or other EHRs)

Job description

Optum Behavioral Care in Middletown, CT, seeks a Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our team. You will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions and support a diverse patient population, delivering evidence-based approaches and maintaining EMR documentation.

Qualifications include a Master’s in psychology or social work and an independent CT license (LCSW/LMFT/LPC); 2+ years preferred. We offer flexible models, competitive pay, and robust benefits.