[Hiring] Licensed Therapist @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

Bearden Behavioral Health of Tennessee, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

As a Licensed Clinical Therapist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve.

• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
• Provide treatment for mental health conditions using various 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
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Participate in our patient growth strategy by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
• Clear, active and unrestricted license (LCSW, or LPC- MHSP) in the state of Tennessee
• 1+ years of professional experience post master’s degree providing behavioral health services

Requirements

• Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families in an outpatient setting
• 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

• Competitive hourly pay & uncapped productivity incentives
• Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it
• Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources
• Professional development with continuing education (CE) reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career