Clinical Therapist (Adult & Pediatric) - LCSW/LMFT/LMHC - Hybrid WFH
il y a 2 jours
Melville
The Optum family of businesses is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist to join our team in Plainview, NY. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. The therapist is responsible for providing direct clinical services to adult and pediatric patients in the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) in a primary care clinic and will operate in conjunction with Optum Behavioral Care (OBC) to serve as the core member of the hybrid in-person/virtual collaborative care team for OBC clients. In this cutting-edge team the therapist will interface between patients, PCPs, and psychiatrists to support the mental health and physical health care of patients on an assigned patient caseload from OBC clients. The therapist will have the support of OBC's clinical and operational teams. This is an ideal role for you if you want to be at the center of an innovative model that can successfully improve the wellbeing of patients, you are interested in being part of a fast-growing company, and you thrive in a team environment. This role will be embedded within our healthcare client ProHealth NY and follow a Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays. As part of this hybrid role, you will work remotely one or two days per week, depending on clinic need, with the remaining days onsite at the medical clinic. Primary Responsibilities: • Use virtual and in-person modalities to coordinate care with the patient's medical provider and, when appropriate, other mental health providers, • Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders, • Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications, • Support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment, • Provide brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate, • Participate in regularly scheduled caseload consultation with the psychiatric consultant and communicate resulting treatment recommendations to the patient's medical provider, • Develop and complete relapse prevention self-management plan with patients who have achieved their treatment goals and are soon to be discharged from the caseload 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 salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses, • 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 tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career, • CE/CEU and licensure renewal reimbursement 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: • Meet one of the following license requirements for the state of New York, • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), • 3+ years of experience treating patients with behavioral health conditions, • 1+ years of experience working in primary care or other medical behavioral integrated setting (i.e., with other provider types), • Demonstrated experience providing behavioral health services to adults and pediatric patients; including children and adolescents, • Experience with assessment and using evidence-based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, problem-solving treatment, behavioral activation Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), • Demonstrated experience being detail-oriented, organized, and have exceptional follow-up capabilities, • Proven ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patient and other members of the care team, • Proven ability to work with patients in person as well as by telephone and video, • Proven solid grasp of technology solutions and tools and ability to adapt 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 is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and 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. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.
