Behavioral Health Clinician (LMSW or LCSW) Hybrid
About The Position
Optum Behavioral Care is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to join their team in Glendale, Goodyear, and Surprise, AZ. This is a hybrid role with 4 days onsite and 1 day remote. The position is embedded within a primary care practice, allowing for direct delivery of behavioral health services where patients seek care. The clinician will function as a core member of a multidisciplinary care team, practicing within the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM). The role involves providing direct, evidence-based behavioral health treatment to adult and geriatric patients, integrating brief psychotherapy, collaborative care planning, and symptom monitoring. The goal is to improve patient outcomes through accessible, coordinated, and measurement-based care. This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy integrated care settings, are comfortable with both in-person and telehealth, thrive in fast-paced environments, value brief interventions and measurable outcomes, and appreciate structured schedules with flexibility. The organization prioritizes clinician well-being, career growth, and innovation.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted behavioral health license in Arizona (LMSW or LCSW)
- 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
Responsibilities
- Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions using in-person and virtual modalities
- Screen, assess, and diagnose common mental health and substance use disorders
- Collaborate closely with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and care team members
- Track patient progress using measurement-based care and adjust treatment as needed
- Support psychotropic medication management by monitoring adherence, side effects, and treatment response
- Participate in regular psychiatric case consultations and communicate recommendations to providers
- Develop relapse-prevention and self-management plans for patients ready for discharge from active care
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow collaborative care workflows
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
