Mental Health Therapist - LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMSW - Hybrid WFH
Istss, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Optum Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join our team in Madisonville and Athens, Tennessee.
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 will be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
The therapist is responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients in the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) in a primary care clinic, operating in conjunction with Optum Behavioral Care (OBC) to serve as the core member of the hybrid in‑person/virtual collaborative care team for OBC clients. The therapist will interface between patients, PCPs, and psychiatrists to support the mental health and physical health care of patients on an assigned caseload. This role will be embedded within our healthcare client, Summit Medical Group, and follows a Monday‑Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays. As part of this hybrid role, you will work remotely one day per week, with the remaining days onsite at the medical clinic.
Why Optum Behavioral Care
Competitive salary
Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it
Health and well‑being benefits like health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other family support and wellness resources
Professional development with tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career
CE/CEU and licensure renewal reimbursement
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities
Use virtual and in‑person modalities to coordinate care with the patient’s medical provider and, when appropriate, other mental health providers
Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications
Support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment
Provide brief behavioral interventions using evidence‑based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem‑solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate
Participate in regularly scheduled caseload consultation with the psychiatric consultant and communicate resulting treatment recommendations to the patient’s medical provider
Develop and complete relapse prevention self‑management plan with patients who have achieved their treatment goals and are soon to be discharged from the caseload
Required Qualifications
Meet one of the following license requirements for the state of Tennessee:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker (LAPSW)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Licensed Professional Counselor – MHSP (LPC‑MHSP) or Licensed Professional Counselor – MHSP‑Temporary (LPC‑MHSP/T)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist – Temporary (LMFT/T)
3+ years of experience treating patients with behavioral health conditions
1+ years of experience working in primary care or other medical behavioral integrated setting (i.e., with other provider types)
Experience with assessment and using evidence‑based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, problem‑solving treatment, behavioral activation)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)
Demonstrated experience being detail‑oriented, organized, and having exceptional follow‑up capabilities
Proven ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team
Proven ability to work with patients in person as well as by telephone and video
Proven solid grasp of technology solutions and tools and ability to adapt
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 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
UnitedHealth Group
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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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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 will be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
The therapist is responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients in the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) in a primary care clinic, operating in conjunction with Optum Behavioral Care (OBC) to serve as the core member of the hybrid in‑person/virtual collaborative care team for OBC clients. The therapist will interface between patients, PCPs, and psychiatrists to support the mental health and physical health care of patients on an assigned caseload. This role will be embedded within our healthcare client, Summit Medical Group, and follows a Monday‑Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays. As part of this hybrid role, you will work remotely one day per week, with the remaining days onsite at the medical clinic.
Why Optum Behavioral Care
Competitive salary
Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it
Health and well‑being benefits like health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other family support and wellness resources
Professional development with tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career
CE/CEU and licensure renewal reimbursement
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities
Use virtual and in‑person modalities to coordinate care with the patient’s medical provider and, when appropriate, other mental health providers
Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications
Support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment
Provide brief behavioral interventions using evidence‑based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem‑solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate
Participate in regularly scheduled caseload consultation with the psychiatric consultant and communicate resulting treatment recommendations to the patient’s medical provider
Develop and complete relapse prevention self‑management plan with patients who have achieved their treatment goals and are soon to be discharged from the caseload
Required Qualifications
Meet one of the following license requirements for the state of Tennessee:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker (LAPSW)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Licensed Professional Counselor – MHSP (LPC‑MHSP) or Licensed Professional Counselor – MHSP‑Temporary (LPC‑MHSP/T)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist – Temporary (LMFT/T)
3+ years of experience treating patients with behavioral health conditions
1+ years of experience working in primary care or other medical behavioral integrated setting (i.e., with other provider types)
Experience with assessment and using evidence‑based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, problem‑solving treatment, behavioral activation)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)
Demonstrated experience being detail‑oriented, organized, and having exceptional follow‑up capabilities
Proven ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team
Proven ability to work with patients in person as well as by telephone and video
Proven solid grasp of technology solutions and tools and ability to adapt
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 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
UnitedHealth Group
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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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