Mental Health Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
About The Position
Behavioral Health of Delaware, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Clinician (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) to join its team in Wilmington, Delaware. The clinician will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions reflecting the needs of a diverse patient population, using evidence-based approaches and maintaining clinical documentation. Organizational support for credentialing and contracting allows providers to focus on patient care. The role includes screening and assessing patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders, providing psychotherapy and tracking treatment response, and monitoring clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications. Clinicians also maintain accurate electronic medical records in compliance with regulatory requirements and support patient growth by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts. The position offers hourly pay and productivity incentives, flexible work models, paid time off, health and well-being benefits, and professional development support. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment and includes hourly pay and incentive pay.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field.
- Clear, active, and unrestricted Delaware license as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC, or willingness to obtain one.
- At least 3 years of professional social work or clinical experience after completing a master’s degree in an outpatient setting.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, and families.
- Experience using computers for professional communication and medical documentation, including Excel, Outlook, and Athena RMS or other EHRs.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Treat mental health conditions using cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods.
- Track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provide a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts as part of the patient growth strategy.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay and uncapped productivity incentives.
- Flexible work models and paid time off.
- Health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other family support and wellness resources.
- Continuing education reimbursement and dedicated learning time.
- Comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
