Pediatric Behavioral Health Clinician - Hybrid (Remote)

Preferra Insurance; Morristown (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work models

Benefits package

Job summary

Optum Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to join the Morristown team embedded within Summit Medical Group’s primary care practice. You will deliver evidence-based pediatric behavioral health care within a Collaborative Care Model, coordinating with primary care providers and psychiatrists.

The role supports flexible telehealth and in-person care, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, and emphasizes measurable patient outcomes in a

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted behavioral health license in Tennessee (LCSW, LMSW, LPC-MHSP or LMFT).
• 1+ year of experience providing behavioral health treatment.
• Pediatric care experience.
• Experience with brief, evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, team-based care model.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions in-person and via telehealth.
• Screen, assess, and diagnose common mental health and substance use disorders.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and care team members.
• Track progress using measurement-based care and adjust treatment.
• Support psychotropic medication management and monitor adherence.
• Participate in psychiatric case consultations and share recommendations.
• Develop relapse-prevention and self-management plans for discharge from active care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow collaborative care workflows.

Skills

Evidence-based interventions

Telehealth delivery

Collaborative care

Pediatric behavioral health

Education

Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (LCSW/LMSW/LPC-MHSP/LMFT) in TN

Job description

Optum Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to join the Morristown team embedded within Summit Medical Group’s primary care practice. You will deliver evidence-based pediatric behavioral health care within a Collaborative Care Model, coordinating with primary care providers and psychiatrists.

The role supports flexible telehealth and in-person care, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, and emphasizes measurable patient outcomes in a