UnitedHealth Group - Rancho Cordova, CA

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Onsite - Rancho Cordova, CA
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Licensed Clinical Psychologist position at Gunn Psychological Services, part of the Optum family, involves providing high-quality mental health care in a hybrid outpatient setting. The role focuses on treating a diverse patient population, conducting therapy sessions, and coordinating care with other providers. The psychologist will play a crucial role in improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes through a holistic approach that addresses physical, mental, and social needs.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct individual, family or group therapy sessions based on ethical and medical necessity guidelines
  • Develop and coordinate a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment, or referral of patients presenting mental health conditions
  • Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results
  • Involve patient and/or family in treatment planning as appropriate
  • Lead crisis intervention methods and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavioral intervention plans
  • Complete clinical documentation according to policy

Requirements

  • Active and unrestricted (PhD, PsyD) license in the state of practice
  • 2+ years of experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals, families and groups
  • Ability to commute to the location in-person

Nice-to-haves

  • Comfortable working with a wide range of clinical presentations
  • Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EMRs)
  • Significant experience evaluating adults and/or children in an outpatient clinical setting
  • Comfortable completing diagnostic assessments, general psychiatric testing, and providing direct therapy in an outpatient clinical setting
  • Knowledge and experience in providing neuropsychological, CBT, and other evidence-based interventions
  • Experience with health psychology
  • Ability to represent the practice in community presentations and lectures, if desired

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with hybrid options
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Recognition for performance in a challenging environment
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