Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT & LMSW) - Hybrid

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions using in-person and virtual modalities
• Screens, assesses, and diagnoses common mental health and substance use disorders
• Collaborates closely with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and care team members
• Tracks patient progress using measurement-based care and adjusts treatment as needed
• Supports psychotropic medication management by monitoring adherence, side effects, and treatment response
• Participates in regular psychiatric case consultations and communicates recommendations to providers
• Develops relapse-prevention and self-management plans for patients ready for discharge from active care
• Maintains accurate documentation and follows collaborative care workflows

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted behavioral health license in Tennessee (LCSW, LMSW, LAPSW, LPC-MHSP or Temporary, LMHC, or LMFT or Temporary)
• 1+ years of experience providing behavioral health treatment
• Experience assessing and treating common mental health conditions
• Proven comfort delivering brief, evidence-based interventions
• Proven interest in working in a multidisciplinary, team-based care model
• Proven comfort working with diverse patient populations across mental health and medical conditions

Benefits

Optum Behavioral Care offers a comprehensive benefits and rewards package that may include:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work models and generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Family support and wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time
• CE/CEU and licensure renewal reimbursement
• Career development opportunities across a fast-growing organization

Pay

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.