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Clinical Therapist, LMFT - The Clinic

Optum

Santa Monica, CA
1 day ago
$58,800 - $105,000

Job Description

Join Optum as a Licensed Clinical Therapist and play a vital role in improving healthcare for diverse populations. Utilize your skills to provide high-quality mental health treatment and support in a hybrid work environment.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
  • Clear, active and unrestricted and independent license (LMFT) in the state of California

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models & paid time offHealth and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resourcesProfessional development with continuing education (CE) reimbursement and dedicated learning time