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Licensed Behavioral Clinician or Therapist
UnitedHealth Group - Toms River, NJ
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Licensed Behavioral Clinician or Therapist position at Optum in Toms River, NJ, involves providing comprehensive mental health care to a diverse patient population. The role focuses on delivering individual and group therapy, medication management, and participating in intensive outpatient programs. As part of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, the clinician will work towards improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes through a holistic approach that addresses physical, mental, and social needs.
Responsibilities
- Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
- Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
- Participate in enriching the training experience of our graduate students
- Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
- Provide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions using treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods
- Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications
- Opportunities to represent the practice in community presentations and lectures
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
- Clear, active and unrestricted license (LICSW, LMFT, LMHC, or LPC) in the state of practice
Nice-to-haves
- 2+ years professional social work / clinical experience post Master's degree
- Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families
- Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
