Outpatient Therapist - Thomaston CT
Optum · Thomaston, CT · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$69k–$104k/yrFull-time
Primary 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, 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 and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Participate in our patient growth strategy by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related Counseling field
- Active, unrestricted license in the state of Connecticut as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC
- 2+ years of professional experience providing behavioral health services, post master's degree
- Experience working in outpatient mental health
- Experience with clinical documentation
- Experience conducting diagnostic assessments
- Experience with treatment planning and maintaining a caseload
- Experience entering pertinent information in Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems
- Experience using AthenaHealth / athenaOne
- Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families
- Experience providing direct psychotherapy services across the lifespan (i.e., children, adolescents, and adults)
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness
- Evening and/or weekend availability
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay & uncapped productivity incentives
- Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it
- Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources
- Professional development with continuing education (CE) reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career
Pay Range
Pay Range: $69,100 - $103,800 annual total cash target pay