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Behavioral Health Clinician (Adult & Pediatric) - LCSW, LMFT, LPC or LMSW (Hybrid)
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$33,987 / year median in Tennessee
+26% projected growth
Job Description
- Requisition number:
- 2376143
- Job category:
- Behavioral
- LaFollette/Jacksboro/Powell, TN | Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
- Monday-Friday | No weekends or holidays
- Optum Behavioral Care,
- part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a
- Behavioral Health Clinician
- to join our team in
- LaFollette/Jacksboro and Powell, TN.
- Optum is a clinician-led care organization dedicated to transforming the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you will play an integral role in advancing our mission to make healthcare better for everyone. This position is embedded directly within
- Summit Medical Group
- primary care practice, offering a unique opportunity to deliver behavioral health care at the point where patients most often seek treatment.
- behavioral health treatment to adult and pediatric (ages 10+)
- patients integrating brief psychotherapy, collaborative care planning, and ongoing symptom monitoring to improve outcomes through accessible, coordinated, and measurement based care.
- This role is ideal for clinicians who:
- + Enjoy being embedded in respected primary care or medical practice and working as part of a collaborative, team-based care model + Are comfortable providing care in person and via telehealth within an integrated setting serving patients with behavioral health needs + Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and remain organized while managing a focused caseload + Value brief, evidence-based interventions and tracking measurable patient outcomes while delivering high-quality care + Appreciates structured schedules and flexibility, whole-person care, and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization + Are licensed or provisionally licensed and are interested in receiving clinical supervision while pursuing independent licensure •Why Optum Behavioral Care•At Optum Behavioral Care, we prioritize clinician well being, career growth, and innovation in care delivery.
Primary Responsibilities:
- + Provide brief, evidence based behavioral health interventions using in person and virtual modalities + Screen, assess, and diagnose common mental health and substance use disorders + Collaborate closely with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and care team members + Track patient progress using measurement based care and adjust treatment as needed + Support psychotropic medication management by monitoring adherence, side effects, and treatment response + Participate in regular psychiatric case consultations and communicate recommendations to providers + Develop relapse prevention and self management plans for patients ready for discharge from active care + Maintain accurate documentation and follow collaborative care workflows You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- + Active, unrestricted behavioral health license in Tennessee (LCSW, LMSW, LAPSW, LPC-MHSP or Temporary, LMHC, or LMFT or Temporary) + 1+ years of experience providing behavioral health treatment + Experience assessing and treating common mental health conditions + Proven comfort delivering brief, evidence-based interventions + Proven interest in working in a multidisciplinary, team-based care model + Proven comfort working with diverse patient populations across mental health and medical conditions Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.