Neuropsychologist (PhD or PsyD) – Hybrid in La Jolla

The Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) to join our team in California. 

Optum Behavioral Care 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.

 

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.

 

General Role Description:

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 either remotely, hybrid or onsite.

 

 

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct 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

 

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:

• Have an active and unrestricted (PhD, PsyD) license in the state of practice

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comfortable working with a wide range of clinical presentations
• 2+ years of experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals, families and groups
• Significant experience evaluating adults and/or children in an outpatient clinical setting
• Comfortable completing diagnostic assessments, general psychiatric testing, and providing direct therapy in an outpatient clinical setting
• Knowledge and experience in providing neuropsychological, CBT, and other evidence-based interventions
• Experience with health psychology
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation – Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)

 

California Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

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