Psychologist - PhD or PsyD

Voices for Voices; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work models

Health insurance

401k matching

CE reimbursement

Job summary

Springfield Behavioral of Pennsylvania, part of the Optum family, seeks a Licensed Psychologist to join our Springfield, PA team. You will provide individual and family therapy, coordinate treatment programs, and lead crisis interventions while maintaining compliant clinical records.

We offer competitive pay, flexible models, comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans, CE reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth within Optum Behavioral Care.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted license in PA.
• 2+ years licensed experience providing psychotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, family, or group therapy sessions.
• Develop and coordinate clinical treatment programs.
• Lead crisis intervention methods and functional assessments.
• Maintain EMR and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support patient growth through online directory profiles.

Skills

Therapy provision

Crisis intervention

EMR documentation

Treatment planning

Team collaboration

Education

PA license (PhD/PsyD)

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Athena RMS

Job description

Springfield Behavioral of Pennsylvania part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join our team in Springfield, PA. 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 Licensed Clinical Psychologist, 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:

• Conduct individual, or family therapy sessions based on ethical and medical necessity guidelines; involve patient and/or family in treatment planning as appropriate
• Develop and coordinate a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment, or referral of patients presenting mental health conditions
• Lead crisis intervention methods and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavioral intervention plans
• 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:

• Active and unrestricted (PhD, PsyD) license in the state of Pennsylvania
• 2+ years licensed experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals, families and/or groups

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience evaluating adults and/or children in an outpatient clinical setting
• Experience with health psychology
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
• Knowledge and experience in providing neuropsychological, CBT, and other evidence-based interventions
• Proven ability to work with a wide range of clinical presentations
• Proven ability to complete diagnostic assessments, general psychiatric testing, and provide direct therapy in an outpatient clinical setting

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 Range: $97,300 - $146,100 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 (32/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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.