Outpatient Therapist (High Salary) Position Available In Southeastern Connecticut, Connecticut

Job Description:

Tides Of Mind Counseling, part of the Optum family ofbusinesses, is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician/Therapist to join our team in Norwich, CT. Optum is a clinician-ledcare organization that is changing the way clinicians work andlive. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be anintegral part of our vision to make healthcare better for 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, including individual andgroup therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatientprograms.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Form excellentprovider-patient alliances and coordinate care with externalproviders
• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provideongoing medication management
• Participate in enriching thetraining experience of our graduate students
• Screen and assesspatients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
• Provide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions usingtreatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy,dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods
• Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients forchanges in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects orcomplications
• Opportunities to represent the practice incommunity presentations and lectures
• 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(LCSW, LMFT, or LPC) in the state of practice

PreferredQualifications:

• 2 years of 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)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equaleffectiveness

Connecticut Residents Only:

The salary range for thisrole is $58,300 to $114,300 annually. Pay is based on severalfactors including but not limited to local labor markets,education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Groupcomplies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition toyour salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, acomprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs,equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits aresubject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when youbegin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reachingchoice of benefits and incentives. OptumCare is an Equal EmploymentOpportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or anyother characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws,rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace.

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