Licensed Therapist

Optum; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Clinician/Therapist to join their innovative team in Novi, MI. This role involves treating diverse mental health conditions and providing compassionate care through individual and group therapy. You will collaborate with external providers, conduct psychiatric evaluations, and maintain accurate electronic records. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients while working in a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development. If you are passionate about improving mental health care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related field required.
• Active and unrestricted license (LMSW, LPC, LMFT) in Michigan is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and screen patients for disorders.
• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based methods.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Psychiatric Evaluations

Patient Assessment

Electronic Medical Records Management

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Athena RMS

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Perspectives Counseling Center, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking aLicensed Behavioral Clinician/Therapist (LMSW, LPC, LMFT) to join our team in Novi, MI. 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.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

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


• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations
  


• 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
  


• 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 (LMSW, LPC, LMFT ) in the state of Michigan

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years professional social work / clinical experience post Master's degree


• Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families


• Experience with children and adolescents


• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness

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.