Licensed Therapist (LMFT or LPC) Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Job Description:

$5,000 Sign On Bonus For External Candidates

• Optum Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses isseeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to join our team inGreeneville , TN.

Optum is a clinician-led care organization thatis changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be anintegral part of our vision to make healthcare better foreveryone. The Licensed Therapist is responsible for providing direct clinicalservices to patients in the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) in aprimary care clinic and

• will operate in conjunction with OptumBehavioral Care (OBC) to serve as the core member of the hybridin-person/virtual collaborative care team for OBC clients.
• In this cutting-edge team the Therapist will interface betweenpatients, PCPs, and psychiatrists to support the mental health andphysical health care of patients on an assigned patient caseloadfrom OBC clients and will have the support of OBC’s clinical andoperational teams.

This is an ideal role for you if you want to beat the center of an innovative model that can successfully improvethe wellbeing for patients, you are interested in being part of afast-growing company, and you thrive in a team environment. This role will be embedded within our healthcare client SummitMedical Group, and is a

• Monday-Friday role, with no evenings,weekends, holidays.

Person in this function should have the ability to sporadic visitsto local clinic.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

Use virtual and in-person modalities to coordinate care with thepatient’s medical provider and, when appropriate, other mentalhealth providers Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substanceabuse disorders Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients forchanges in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects orcomplications Provide brief behavioral interventions using evidence-basedtechniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solvingtreatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments asappropriate Participate in regularly scheduled caseload consultation with thepsychiatric consultant and communicate resulting treatmentrecommendations to the patient’s medical provider Develop and complete relapse prevention self-management plan withpatients who have achieved their treatment goals and are soon to bedischarged from the caseload

• You’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.

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.

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Required Qualifications:

Meet one of the following license requirements for the state of

Tennessee:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental HealthCounselor Licensed Professional Counselor

• MHSP Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Will consider provisional license 3+ years treating patients with behavioral health conditions
• 1+ years working in primary care or other medical behavioralintegrated setting (i.

e., with other provider types) Experience with assessment and using evidence-based psychosocialtreatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mentalhealth disorders (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, motivationalinterviewing, problem-solving treatment, behavioral activation Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicareprogram or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior tostarting a new position

• Preferred Qualifications:

  Experience in the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Demonstrated experience being detail-oriented, organized, and haveexceptional follow-up capabilities Proven ability to maintain effective and professional relationshipswith patient and other members of the care team

• Proven ability to work with patients in person as well as bytelephone and video
• Proven solid grasp of technology solutions and tools and ability toadapt
• The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annuallybased on full-time employment.

Pay is based on several factorsincluding but not limited to local labor markets, education, workexperience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies withall minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary,UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensivebenefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stockpurchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject toeligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin acareer with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choiceof benefits and incentives.

• UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employerunder 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates arerequired to pass a drug test before beginning employment.