Peninsula Psychological Center, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist - LCSW, LPC, LMFT to join our team in Kirkland, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
As a Licensed Clinical Therapist / Independent Licensed Therapist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will provide patients with behavioral and mental health treatments, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs.
Primary 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 our graduate students.
- 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.
- 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 (LICSW, LMFT, LMHC, 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 - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs).
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness.
Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $58,300 to $114,300 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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