Telehealth Psychologist - Remote

Optum; Gresham (OR); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist to join their innovative team. This role involves treating diverse mental health conditions in an outpatient setting, where you'll build strong relationships with patients and collaborate with other providers. You'll have the opportunity to conduct therapy sessions, develop treatment programs, and lead crisis interventions. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving healthcare for all, where your expertise can truly make a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted license in Oregon.
• Experience evaluating adults and children in outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapy sessions based on medical necessity guidelines.
• Develop clinical treatment programs for mental health conditions.
• Lead crisis intervention methods and complete clinical documentation.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Crisis Intervention

Psychological Assessments

Treatment Planning

Family Therapy

Group Therapy

Mental Health Conditions

Education

PhD or PsyD in Psychology

Tools

Athena RMS

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Urban Counseling Collective, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist - PhD, PsyD to join our team in Salem, OR.

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.



As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will quickly build rapport with patients and coordinate care with internal and external providers by forming excellent provider-patient alliances. The Psychologist position is in an outpatient clinical setting where you will interact directly with patients onsite and virtually.



Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual, family or group therapy sessions based on ethical and medical necessity guidelines


• Develop and coordinate a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment, or referral of patients presenting mental health conditions


• Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results


• Involve patient and/or family in treatment planning as appropriate


• Lead crisis intervention methods and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavioral intervention plans


• Complete clinical documentation according to policy

Required Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted (PhD, PsyD) license in Oregon

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience evaluating adults and/or children in an outpatient clinical setting


• 2+ years of experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals, families and groups


• 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


• Comfortable working with a wide range of clinical presentations


• Comfortable completing diagnostic assessments, general psychiatric testing, and providing direct therapy in an outpatient clinical setting

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.