Outpatient Therapist - Hybrid or Onsite

CARE Counseling, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking Licensed Outpatient Therapists to join our teams throughout the Twin Cities, MN. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

As an Outpatient Therapist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters – providing care.

You will have the flexibility to create your own schedule, choose to work onsite or hybrid at your preferred location, and see the amount of clients that works best for you! Evening and/or weekend availability is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders

Provide treatment for mental health conditions using various approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based methods

Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications

Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:

Competitive salary and eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses

Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it

Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources

Professional development with continuing education (CE) reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career

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 Psychology, Social Work, or a related Counseling field

Active, independent clinical license as a Mental Health Professional in the State of Minnesota: LPCC, LICSW, or LMFT

Basic understanding of Microsoft products, i. e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Ability to adhere to one of the following work models:
• Onsite: complete all work at one consistent site

Hybrid: start onsite 4 days/week until caseload is established. Requires a distraction-free workspace / office and reliable, high-speed internet at home

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient mental health
• Experience in clinical documentation
• Diagnostic assessment experience
• Experienced in treatment planning and maintaining a caseload
• Experience with AthenaHealth / AthenaOne and/or Opus
• Experience entering pertinent information in Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems

Experience reading and interpreting information, such as reports, general correspondence, professional publications, and government regulations, with the ability to share with others as needed

Experience reading, interpreting and applying/modeling general information from policy and procedure manuals and other compliance related information

Experience presenting information and responding to questions from internal and external stakeholders which can or may include community providers, medical professionals, management, peers, family members and clients

Knowledge of the effects of mental illness and seeks information from a wide variety of disciplines applicable to the treatment of persons with mental illness

• Evening availability
• Weekend availability

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations.

Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings.

Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Pay Range: $69,100 - $103,800 annual total cash target pay

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full time employment and generally follows the range above, includes earnings from hourly pay (25/hr) and incentive pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, 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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.