Mental Health Therapist – LAC, LMSW

Requisition Number: 2251278
Job Category: Behavioral
Primary Location: Pocahontas, AR, US

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

Refresh Center, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join our team in Pocahontas, AR. 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. 

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.

As a Senior Behavioral Clinician/Therapist, you will provide mental, behavioral, and/or psychological treatment services or therapy directly to patients using various treatment methodologies. 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Services/treatment/therapy may be provided in individual or group environments and may be provided virtually or in person
  • Masters level and Licensed roles frequently include assessment or evaluation for mental health disorders and development, review, and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans
  • Assists patients and their families to change behaviors and to locate and access interpersonal, family and community resources to manage their health and well-being
  • In a team setting, provide community education and awareness and/or consultation to staff members and other health care professionals regarding methods/approaches to help patients recognize and overcome barriers to health and well-being

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:

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

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience with any of the following:
    • Couples or family counseling
    • Experience with children or adolescents
    • Experience with health psychology 
  • Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation – Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness

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.

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2251278

Business Segment Optum

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

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