Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician

$58,300 - $114,300/Yr

UnitedHealth Group

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician at Psychiatry Services of New York, part of the Optum family, is responsible for providing comprehensive mental health care to a diverse patient population. This role involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medication, and delivering individual and group therapy. The clinician will work collaboratively within a supportive environment that emphasizes diversity and inclusion, contributing to the overall goal of improving healthcare outcomes for patients.

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
• 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 of 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 EMRs)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution