Licensed Substance Use Disorder Psychotherapist - Reliant Medical Group

UnitedHealth Group•Worcester, MA

8d•$60,200 - $107,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Substance Use Disorder Psychotherapist (LICSW or LMHC) to join their team in Worcester, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on changing how clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will be an integral part of their vision to make healthcare better for everyone. Optum provides clinicians with the resources, data, and support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. They aim to provide an exceptional career experience, empowering clinicians to live their best lives at work and home. This role offers the fulfillment of advancing community health with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions nationwide. The Behavioral Health Provider will work directly with Primary Care providers in a fully integrated model, providing treatment using therapeutic intervention for patients with various behavioral health and psychological conditions of all acuity levels. This includes providing short-term therapy using evidence-based tools like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing as part of treatment. The role involves providing care both in-person and via telehealth, with all necessary equipment provided. There are also possible opportunities to provide clinical supervision to early career clinicians.

Requirements

Clear, active and unrestricted license (LICSW, LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience with SUD and/or dual diagnoses patients
Experience with individual counseling
Experience running groups: educational, skills based and process groups
Knowledge of health psychology is preferred
Experience in CBT and motivational interviewing
Familiarity with local community resources

Responsibilities

Provide treatment for primary care patients for behavioral health disorders, symptoms and conditions including substance use disorders.
Enhance patient engagement by using evidenced based tools such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
Help implement treatment plans with site specific Integrated Clinician and regional Prescribers (Nurse Practitioners and Psychiatrists).
Provide care both in-person and via telehealth, with all necessary equipment provided.
Possible opportunities to provide clinical supervision to early careers clinicians.