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Outpatient Therapist

Optum

Waterbury, CT
6 days ago
$59,500 - $116,600

Job Description

Join Tides Of Mind Counseling as an Outpatient Therapist in Waterbury, CT, where you'll provide essential mental health treatments while being part of a transformative healthcare team. Contribute to improving the lives of diverse patient populations through compassionate care and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
  • Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
  • Participate in enriching the training experience of graduate students
  • Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
  • Provide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions using evidence-based methods
  • Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes
  • Represent the practice in community presentations and lectures
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
  • Clear, active and unrestricted license (LCSW, LMFT, or LPC) in the state of practice

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years professional social work / clinical experience post Master's degree
  • Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families
  • Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution