(Only 24h Left) Licensed Clinical Therapist – LCMHC/LCSW Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Job Description:

Carolina Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businessesis seeking a Licensed Clinical Therapist- LCMHC or LCSW to join ourteam in Durham, NC. Optum is a clinician-led care organization thatis changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of theOptum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of ourvision to make healthcare better for everyone. Exploreopportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizingbehavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and theentire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-endmedical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutionsto our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approachaddresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patientswherever they may be – helping patients access and navigate careanytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamlesshealth 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 Licensed Clinical Therapist /Independent Licensed Therapist, you will treat a wide variety ofmental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diversepatient population.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Form excellentprovider-patient alliances and coordinate care with externalproviders
• Screen and assess patients for common mental health andsubstance abuse disorders
• Provide treatment for a variety ofmental health conditions using treatment approaches includingcognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, andother evidence-based methods
• Systematically track treatmentresponse and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms andtreatment side effects or complications
• Maintain accurate andup-to-date electronic medical records (Athena) and clinicaldocumentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirementsYou’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in anenvironment that will challenge you and give you clear direction onwhat it takes to succeed in your role as well as providedevelopment for other roles you may be interested in.

RequiredQualifications:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or arelated counseling field
• Clear, active and unrestricted license(LCMHC/LCSW) in the state of North Carolina
• Currently eligible tobe enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program or able toterminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new position

Preferred Qualifications:

• LCAS Licensure or ability to obtain
• 2years of professional social work / clinical experience postMaster’s degree
• Experience providing direct psychotherapyservices to individuals and families
• Experience working withcomputers for professional communication and medical documentation- Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
• Ability to work bothindependently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness Thesalary range 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. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunityemployer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, nationalorigin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules,or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates arerequired to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Byapplying, you consent to your information being transmitted by GetIt to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s dataprocessor SonicJobs. See United Healthcare Privacy Policy athttps://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/privacy.html and SonicJobsPrivacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy andTerms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions