Licensed Outpatient Therapist - EMDR Therapist - Onsite and Hybrid Opportunities

Optum - Mankato, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Mankato, MN

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Licensed Outpatient Therapist position at Optum involves providing therapeutic services to clients in a flexible work environment, either onsite or in a hybrid model. 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 be part of a team dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform intakes and diagnostic evaluations, prepare 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, prioritizing client safety.
• Document all client interactions timely and accurately as per legal and ethical standards.
• Provide one-to-one supportive counseling, observe client behavior, and perform behavioral management interventions as needed.
• Create a positive atmosphere with other staff and clients.
• Participate in group consultations, team meetings, and other required meetings, demonstrating professionalism.
• Incorporate feedback from management and leadership to improve client care standards.
• Maintain a full client caseload and additional responsibilities, achieving an average quota of 28 points weekly.

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, LPC, LPCC, LICSW, LMFT).
• EMDR Certification.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to adhere to onsite or hybrid work models.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in outpatient mental health.
• Experience in clinical documentation.
• Diagnostic assessment experience.
• Experience in treatment planning and maintaining a caseload.
• Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems.
• Experience interpreting and applying information from policy and procedure manuals.
• Experience presenting information to stakeholders.

Benefits

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