Mental Health Therapist - LCSW, LPC, LMFT
About The Position
Elevate Mental Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join its team in Mesa, Arizona. Elevate Mental Health provides medication management and counseling services virtually and in-office to individuals and families throughout Arizona. The therapist will provide evidence-based treatment for a broad range of mental health conditions in an integrated outpatient setting, serving a diverse patient population. Care may be delivered in person and via telehealth, and may include psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. The role offers flexibility and autonomy in setting a weekly schedule, along with administrative support such as credentialing and business operations. Therapists work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and may participate in professional development, consultation, and supervision groups. The organization emphasizes clinician well-being, career growth, and innovative behavioral health care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field.
- Clear, active, and unrestricted Arizona license that allows independent practice without supervision: LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of professional experience after completing a master’s degree providing behavioral health services.
- Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families.
- Experience using computers for professional communication and medical documentation, including Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS, or other electronic health records.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness.
- Ability to provide psychotherapy services in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders.
- Provide treatment using evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and other modalities.
- Track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in symptoms or complications.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible work models and paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Family support and wellness resources.
- Tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time.
- CE/CEU and licensure renewal reimbursement.
- Career development opportunities.
- Equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
