About the position
Rhode Island Cognitive Behavior Therapy (RICBT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist to join our team in New Haven, Connecticut. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters - providing care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual, or family therapy sessions based on ethical and medical necessity guidelines; involve patient and/or family in treatment planning as appropriate
- Develop and coordinate a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment, or referral of patients presenting mental health conditions
- Lead crisis intervention methods and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavioral intervention plans
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted (PhD, PsyD) license in the state of Connecticut
- 2+ years of experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals, and/or families
- Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new position
Nice-to-haves
- Experience evaluating adults and/or children in an outpatient clinical setting
- Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
- Knowledge and experience in providing neuropsychological, CBT, and other evidence-based interventions
- Proven ability to work with a wide range of clinical presentations
Benefits
- Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses
- 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
