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Job Description
Join Optum as a Remote Psychotherapist, where you'll provide compassionate care and innovative behavioral health services. Help improve the lives of diverse patient populations through individual and family therapy while enjoying the flexibility to work remotely within the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing psychotherapy sessions
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
Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications
Opportunities to represent the practice in community presentations and lectures
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
A clear, active and unrestricted license (LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC) in Massachusetts
Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new position
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of 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)
Proven 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