Lead, Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW-S)

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Optum Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Lead, Behavioral Health Therapist to join our team in Lenoir TN.  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. 

This is an ideal role if you want to be at the center of an innovative model that can successfully improve the wellbeing for patients, you are interested in being part of a fast-growing company, and you thrive in a team environment.

As a Lead Behavioral Health 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. 

This role will be embedded within our healthcare client; Summit Health , and is a Monday-Friday role, with no evenings, weekends, holidays. 

As part of this hybrid role, you will work remotely one or two days per week, with the other days being onsite at the medical clinic.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities: 

• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management 
• 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 
• Reviews the work of others and provides recommendations for improvement 
• Develops innovative approaches and authorizes deviations from standards 
• Sought out as expert and provides explanations / information to others on the most  complex / critical issues
• Motivates and inspires other team members and serves as a leader/ mentor
• Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers 

 

Why Optum Behavioral Care

• 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 
• 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

 

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field  
• Clear, active and unrestricted license (Independent license/unrestricted Full LCSW-S) in the state of Tennessee
• 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

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 2+ years of professional social work / clinical experience post master’s degree 
• Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families  
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation – Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs) 
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness

 

 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.

 

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.