Behavioral Health Clinician (Pediatric Care) LCSW, LPC, LMFT or LMSW
About The Position
Optum Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to provide pediatric behavioral health services in Morristown, Tennessee. The position is embedded in a Summit Medical Group primary care practice and works as part of a multidisciplinary team using the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), coordinating with therapists, primary care providers, and psychiatric consultants. The clinician provides direct, evidence-based care through brief psychotherapy, collaborative care planning, and ongoing symptom monitoring. Care is delivered in person and through telehealth, with a focus on accessible, coordinated, measurement-based, whole-person care. The clinician also receives support from Optum Behavioral Care’s clinical and operational teams. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with four days onsite and one day remote; weekends and holidays are not required. The role may suit clinicians who are licensed or provisionally licensed and interested in clinical supervision while pursuing independent licensure. Optum describes opportunities for career growth and development in a clinician-led organization.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted behavioral health license in Tennessee: LCSW, LMSW, LPC-MHSP, or LMFT.
- At least 1 year of experience providing behavioral health treatment.
- Experience assessing and treating common mental health conditions.
- Pediatric care experience.
- Comfort delivering brief, evidence-based interventions.
- Interest in working in a multidisciplinary, team-based care model.
- 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 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 across a fast-growing organization.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
