Join Optum's Fremont, NE team as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, where you'll provide compassionate mental health care and treatment, revolutionizing behavioral health delivery. Your expertise will help diverse patient populations access essential services, improving their lives and health journeys.
Key Responsibilities
Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations
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
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (Athena) 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 license (LIMHP, LMHP) 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 - 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 tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time