Behavioral Health Care Clinician

Optum Behavioral Health is seeking a licensed behavioral health clinician to join our Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) team in a telecommute role supporting Pro Health patients across New York.

In this position, you will work virtually as part of an integrated, team-based approach to behavioral health care, partnering with patients, medical providers, psychiatric consultants, and other members of the care team. You will assess behavioral health needs, provide evidence-based brief interventions, monitor treatment progress, support patient engagement, and help coordinate appropriate behavioral health services.

This is an opportunity for an experienced clinician who enjoys direct patient interaction while also working collaboratively with medical and behavioral health providers to improve access, engagement, and clinical outcomes.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct virtual screenings and assessments for patients experiencing common mental health and substance use conditions, identifying clinical needs and appropriate treatment options

Engage patients in their care through ongoing outreach, follow-up, education, and development of individualized treatment goals

Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral interventions, including techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, and other clinically appropriate interventions

Systematically monitor treatment response, clinical symptoms, treatment adherence, side effects, and progress toward established behavioral health goals

Collaborate with medical providers and psychiatric consultants, participate in regularly scheduled caseload reviews, and communicate treatment recommendations to members of the patient's care team

Support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers by monitoring treatment adherence, effectiveness, potential side effects, and patient response

Coordinate and facilitate referrals to appropriate behavioral health, substance use, psychosocial, and community-based services when patients require additional or more specialized support

Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the EHR and/or patient registry, track clinical outcomes and patient follow-up, re-engage patients when needed, and support treatment plan adjustments for patients who are not improving as expected

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

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or another closely related behavioral health discipline

• Active, unrestricted license to practice independently in the State of New York as one of the following:
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) / Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), as applicable to New York licensure requirements
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• 2+ years of experience assessing and treating individuals with behavioral health conditions
• 1+ years of experience working within a multidisciplinary or team-based care environment

Experience providing behavioral health assessments, treatment planning, patient education, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions

Proven ability to effectively collaborate with primary care providers, psychiatric providers, behavioral health clinicians, and other members of an interdisciplinary care team

Proven solid clinical documentation, organizational, communication, and patient-engagement skills

Proven ability to effectively provide behavioral health services and coordinate care in a virtual/telecommute environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within a Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), integrated behavioral health, or primary care behavioral health setting

Experience with measurement-based care and behavioral health screening tools

Experience using an EHR, patient registry, or other population health platform to monitor patient progress and clinical outcomes

Experience providing brief, evidence-based interventions such as motivational interviewing, behavioral activation, cognitive behavioral therapy, or problem-solving treatment

Experience supporting patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions

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*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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