Licensed Clinical Psychologist

UnitedHealth Group • Cambridge, MA

271d • Onsite

About The Position

Life Changes Group, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist - PhD, PsyD to join our team in Cambridge, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including 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, and professional development with tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career.

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

• Significant experience evaluating adults and/or children in an outpatient clinical setting
• Experience with health psychology
• 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
• Comfortable working with a wide range of clinical presentations
• Comfortable completing diagnostic assessments, general psychiatric testing, and providing direct therapy in an outpatient clinical setting

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

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 tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree