Licensed Psychologist - Remote

Optum; Mendota Heights (MN); Remote; USD 89,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist to provide mental health care in outpatient settings. You'll conduct therapy sessions, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with other providers while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered service, with flexibility for remote work arrangements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Licensed Psychologist license in Minnesota.
• 2+ years of experience providing direct psychotherapy services.
• Ability to work from home and manage a distraction-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and family sessions based on medical necessity guidelines.
• Develop and coordinate clinical treatment programs for patients.
• Complete clinical documentation and participate in clinical meetings.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Communication

Crisis intervention

Patient assessment

Education

Licensed Psychologist license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. This Psychologist position is in an outpatient clinical setting where you will interact directly with patients. You will quickly build rapport with patients and coordinate care with internal and external providers by forming excellent provider-patient alliances.

If you have / or are willing to obtain a Licensed Psychologist licensure in the state of Minnesota, you will have the flexibility to work from home to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and remotely engaging in a collaborative, supportive clinical environment.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Conduct individual and / or family sessions based on ethical and medical necessity guidelines
• Develop and coordinate a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment, or referral of patients presenting mental health conditions
• Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results
• Involve patient and / or family in treatment planning as appropriate
• Lead crisis intervention methods and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavioral intervention plans
• Complete clinical documentation according to policy
• Participate in clinical meetings. Supervision if applicable, and continuing education requirements for MN and other states if dually licensed

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 :

• Active and unrestricted Licensed Psychologist license in the state of residency
• Active and unrestricted Licensed Psychologist license in the state of Minnesota OR willing to obtain licensure in Minnesota
• 2+ years of experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families
• Basic understanding of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Able to work at least 1-2 evenings until 6 : 00pm
• Distraction-free space in home for home office
• Access to high-speed internet

Preferred Qualifications :

• Licensed Health Psychologist (multi-state licensure and PsyPac member)
• Experience with health psychology
• Comfortable working with a wide range of clinical presentations
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EMRs)
• Significant experience evaluating adults and / or children in an outpatient clinical setting
• Knowledge and experience in providing neuropsychological, CBT, and other evidence-based interventions
• Comfortable completing diagnostic assessments, general psychiatric testing, and providing direct therapy in an outpatient clinical setting
• Ability to represent the practice in community presentations and lectures
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 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.

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.

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.

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