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Optum - Mankato, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Mankato, MN

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About the position

The Licensed Outpatient Therapist position at Optum involves providing therapeutic services to clients in the Twin Cities area, with options for onsite and hybrid work. The role focuses on delivering high-quality mental health care, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans while ensuring client safety and engagement. The therapist will work within a supportive team environment, contributing to the overall mission of improving healthcare delivery and outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform intakes, diagnostic evaluations, and monitor treatment planning while engaging in appropriate client therapy practices.
• Form effective therapeutic alliances to support each client's unique needs and goals, positively impacting client outcomes and retention.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge related to individual goals, treatment plans, and diagnoses.
• Engage in crisis interventions, stabilization, and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms while prioritizing client safety.
• Document all client interactions timely and accurately as per legal and ethical standards.
• Provide one-to-one supportive counseling and perform behavioral management interventions as needed.
• Create a positive atmosphere with other staff and clients.
• Participate in group consultations, team meetings, and demonstrate professionalism and preparation.
• Incorporate feedback from management and leadership to improve client care standards.
• Maintain a full client caseload and meet performance quotas.

Requirements

• Masters or Doctoral Degree in Behavioral Science or a related field (Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Education, etc.).
• Active, independent clinical license as a Mental Health Professional in Minnesota (LP, LPCC, LICSW, LMFT).
• DC: 0-5 Training.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to work onsite or in a hybrid model with at least 2 days onsite.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in outpatient mental health.
• Experience in clinical documentation.
• Diagnostic assessment experience.
• Experience with treatment planning and maintaining a caseload.
• Familiarity with AthenaHealth/AthenaOne and/or Opus.
• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply information from policy and procedure manuals.
• Experience presenting information to various stakeholders.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours and models (onsite or hybrid).
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.