Licensed Clinical Therapist
Company: Optum
Location: Durham
Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Carolina Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of
businesses, is seeking a Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our
team in Durham, NC. 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. From
clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations
such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows
our providers to focus on what matters - providing care.
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
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
We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a
comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying
eligibility based on role, including:
Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive
bonuses
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 tuition reimbursement and dedicated
learning time to advance your career
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 (LCSW or LCMHC]) in the
state of North Carolina
Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare
program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to
starting a new position
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of professional experience post master's degree providing
behavioral health services
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
EHRs)
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal
effectiveness
The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually
based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors
including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work
experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with
all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary,
UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice
of benefits and incentives.
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.
Keywords: Optum, Winston-Salem , Licensed Clinical Therapist, Healthcare , Durham, North Carolina
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