Remote Psychotherapist

Optum; Springfield (MA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Licensed Clinical Therapist, where you will play a vital role in transforming behavioral health care. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, providing essential mental health treatments and therapies. You'll engage in meaningful interactions with patients, utilizing evidence-based methods to foster their recovery. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible work models, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth and well-being. Be part of a team dedicated to making healthcare better for everyone, while you connect, care, and grow together.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quarterly incentive bonuses

Flexible work models

Paid time off

Health insurance

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related field required.
• Active and unrestricted license in Massachusetts (LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing psychotherapy.
• Screen and assess patients for mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and clinical documentation.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Patient Assessment

Psychiatric Evaluation

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Counseling

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Behavioral Solutions, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Clinical Therapist / Independent Licensed Therapist to join our team. 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.

We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:

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  Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses

  
  


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  Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it

  
  


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  Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources

  
  


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  Professional development with tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career

  
  

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

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


• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing psychotherapy sessions


• 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


• Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications


• Opportunities to represent the practice in community presentations and lectures


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications:

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


• A clear, active and unrestricted license (LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC) in Massachusetts


• Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new position

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.



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