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Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician

Optum

Toms River, NJ
1 day ago
$58,800 - $105,000

Job Description

Join Optum as a Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician and play a vital role in improving healthcare for diverse patient populations. Utilize your expertise to provide comprehensive mental health treatment and support.

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 and dialectical behavioral therapy
  • 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

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
  • Clear, active and unrestricted license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in New Jersey
  • 5+ years professional social work / clinical experience post Master's degree

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, and families
  • Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models & paid time offHealth insurance and 401k matchingProfessional development with tuition reimbursement