Outpatient Therapist - Thomaston CT

UnitedHealth Group; Thomaston (CT); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Tides of Mind Counseling, part of the Optum family, seeks a Licensed Clinical Therapist in Thomaston, CT. You will treat a diverse patient population in outpatient settings, with on-site and telehealth options, and flexible scheduling.

The role emphasizes evidence-based psychotherapies, clinical documentation, and participation in growth initiatives. Evening/weekend availability is preferred, with comprehensive benefits and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology or Social Work or related field.
• Active, unrestricted CT license as LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.
• Experience with outpatient behavioral health services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Provide psychotherapy using CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based methods.
• Maintain accurate EMR and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in patient growth and online directory profiling.

Skills

LCSW License

LMFT License

LPC License

AthenaHealth knowledge

Education

Master's in Psychology

Master's in Social Work

Tools

AthenaHealth / athenaOne

Job description

Tides of Mind Counseling, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our team in Thomaston, CT. 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 an Outpatient Therapist, 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.

You will have the flexibility to create your own schedule and see clients onsite and via telehealth. Some evening and/or weekend availability is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
• Provide treatment for mental health conditions using various 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

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 continuing education (CE) 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
• Active, unrestricted license in the state of Connecticut as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional experience providing behavioral health services, post master's degree
• Experience working in outpatient mental health
• Experience with clinical documentation
• Experience conducting diagnostic assessments
• Experienced with treatment planning and maintaining a caseload
• Experience entering pertinent information in Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems
• Experience using AthenaHealth / athenaOne
• Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families
• Experience providing direct psychotherapy services across the lifespan (i.e., children, adolescents, and adults)
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness
• Evening and/or weekend availability

Pay Range: $69,100 - $103,800 annual total cash target pay

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full time employment and generally follows the range above, includes earnings from hourly pay (25/hr) and incentive pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, 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.'

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.