Clinical Supervisor & Behavioral Health Therapist

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

The Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Clinical Supervisor & Behavioral Health Therapist to join our team in Athens and Madisonville, TN. 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 Clinical Supervisor & Behavioral Health Therapist , you’ll provide direct care for a diverse patient population through individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs. In addition to clinical treatment, you’ll also offer remote supervision and mentorship to LMSWs, supporting their growth and development within the Optum Behavioral Care model.

This role will be embedded within our healthcare client; Summit Health Group, and is a Monday-Friday role, with no evenings, weekends, holidays.

As part of this hybrid role, you will work remotely one or two days per week, with the other days being onsite at the medical clinic in Athens and Madisonville, TN.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
• 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
• Reviews the work of others and provides recommendations for improvement
• Develops innovative approaches and authorizes deviations from standards
• Sought out as expert and provides explanations / information to others on the most complex issues
• Motivates and inspires other team members and serves as a leader / mentor
• Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $80,000 to $88,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.