Mental Health Clinician

Optum; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 32,910 - 58,809; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay & uncapped productivity incentives

Flexible work models & paid time off

Health and well-being benefits including health insurance

Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Clinician in Bedford, NH. In this role, you will provide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions, contributing to our goal of making healthcare better for everyone. This position offers competitive pay, flexible working options, and a range of benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree and experience in counseling. Join our team to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a counseling-related field required.
• Experience in counseling preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy in individual and group settings.
• Complete assessments and create treatment plans.
• Assist patients in accessing necessary resources.
• Participate in patient growth strategies.

Skills

Experience with couples or family counseling

Work independently and collaboratively

Experience with computers for professional communication

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Athena RMS or other EHRs

Job description

Family Counseling Associates of New Hampshire, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join our team in Bedford, NH. 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 Mental Health Clinician, 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Services/treatment/therapy may be provided in individual or group environments and may be provided virtually or in person
• Complete assessments or evaluations for mental health disorders and development, review, and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans
• Assist patients and their families to change behaviors and to locate and access interpersonal, family and community resources to manage their health and well-being
• Participate in our patient growth strategy by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts

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 tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with any of the following: couples or family counseling, children or adolescents, and/or health psychology
• 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

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 is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.89 to $42.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.