Apply in 3 Minutes: Remote Licensed Social Worker Position Available In Bristol, Rhode Island

Job Description:

Behavioral Solutions, part of the Optum family of businesses, isseeking a Licensed Social Worker to join our team. Optum is aclinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicianswork and live. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team,you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare betterfor everyone. Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’rerevolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals,clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we arebringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industryleading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Ourholistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needsof our patients wherever they may be – helping patients access andnavigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to createa seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Joinour team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions whileCaring. Connecting. Growing together. As a Licensed ClinicalTherapist / Independent Licensed Therapist, you will treat a widevariety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of ourdiverse patient population. You will provide patients withbehavioral and mental health treatments through individual andfamily Therapy as needed. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to workremotely

• from anywhere within the U.

S. as you take on some toughchallenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct outpatientpsychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing psychotherapy sessions
• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substanceabuse disorders
• Provide treatment for a variety of mental healthconditions using treatment approaches including cognitivebehavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and otherevidence-based methods
• Systematically track treatment responseand monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatmentside effects or complications
• Form excellent provider-patientalliances and coordinate care with external providers
• Opportunities to represent the practice in community presentationsand lectures
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medicalrecords (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliancewith all regulatory requirements You’ll be rewarded and recognizedfor your performance in an environment that will challenge you andgive you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your roleas well as provide development for other roles you may beinterested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree inpsychology, social work, or a related counseling field
• Clear,active and unrestricted license (Independent license/unrestrictedFull LICSW) in Massachusetts
• Currently eligible to be enrolled asa provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (ifapplicable) prior to starting a new position

PreferredQualification:

• 2 years professional social work / clinicalexperience post Master’s degree
• Experience providing directpsychotherapy services to individuals and families
• Experienceworking with computers for professional communication and medicaldocumentation – Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
• Provenability to work both independently and collaboratively with equaleffectiveness
• All employees working remotely will be required toadhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

The salaryrange for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually based onfull-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including butnot limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimumwage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealthGroup offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package,incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401kcontribution (all benefits are subject to eligibilityrequirements). No matter where or when you begin a career withUnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefitsand incentives.

Application Deadline:

This will be posted for aminimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool hasbeen collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume ofapplicants. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help peoplelive healthier lives and make the health system work better foreveryone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality,age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live theirhealthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too manybarriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced bypeople of color, historically marginalized groups and those withlower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on theenvironment and enabling and delivering equitable care thataddresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — anenterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group isan Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law andqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protectedveteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local,state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Groupis a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drugtest before beginning employment. By applying, you consent to yourinformation being transmitted by Get It to the Employer, as datacontroller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs.

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