Apply Now: Independent Licensed Therapist Position Available In Plymouth, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Heron Ridge Associates, part of the Optum family of businessesis seeking a Independent Licensed Therapist to join our team inPlymouth, MI. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that ischanging the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the OptumBehavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision tomake healthcare better for everyone. Explore opportunities at OptumBehavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health caredelivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health caresystem. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service,compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our mostvulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses thephysical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they maybe – helping patients access and navigate care anytime andanywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journeyfor patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chanceto improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growingtogether. As a Licensed Clinical Therapist / Independent LicensedTherapist, you will treat a wide variety of mental healthconditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patientpopulation. You will provide patients with behavioral and mentalhealth treatments, including individual and group therapy,medication management, and intensive outpatient programs.

PositionHighlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Form excellentprovider-patient alliances and coordinate care with externalproviders
• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations
• Screen andassess patients for common mental health and substance abusedisorders
• Provide mental health counseling services toindividuals, families, and/or couples
• Provide treatment for avariety of mental health conditions using treatment approachesincluding cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioraltherapy, and other evidence-based methods
• 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(LMSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state of

Michigan PreferredQualifications:

• 2 years professional social work / clinicalexperience post Master’s degree
• Experience providing directpsychotherapy services to individuals and families
• Experiencewith children and adolescents
• Experience working with computersfor professional communication and medical documentation – Excel,Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
• Ability to work bothindependently and collaboratively with equal effectivenessDiversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an EqualEmployment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout 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.

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