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Mental Health Therapist - Hybrid WFH

Optum

Bakersfield, CA
29 days ago
$59,500 - $116,600

Job Description

Join Optum’s Behavioral Care Team as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and contribute to transforming healthcare. You'll provide essential mental health treatments and work in a supportive environment dedicated to the well-being of patients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
  • Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
  • Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
  • Provide treatment using cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods
  • 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) in the state of California

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
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution