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Heron Ridge Associates, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Independent Licensed Therapist to join our team in Plymouth, MI. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
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.
As a Licensed Clinical Therapist / Independent Licensed Therapist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will provide patients with behavioral and mental health treatments, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs.
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:
- Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
- Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations
- Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
- Provide mental health counseling services to individuals, families, and/or couples
- Provide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions using treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
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
- Clear, active and unrestricted license (LMSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state of Michigan
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years professional social work / clinical experience post Master’s degree
- Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families
- Experience with children and adolescents
- Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation – Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Additional Job Detail Information
Requisition Number 2263990
Business Segment Optum Care Solutions
Employee Status Regular
Job Level Individual Contributor
Travel No
Country: US
Overtime Status Exempt
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Telecommuter Position No
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