Pediatric Clinician - Social Worker or Psychologist | Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Medford, MA

9d•$60,200 - $107,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Pediatric Clinician (LICSW/LMHC or PsyD/PhD) to join our team with flexible placement at our Kenmore, MA or Medford, MA sites and a hybrid schedule requiring 1–2 onsite days per week. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

Clinical Psychologist OR LICSW OR LMHC
Unlimited Licensure in the state of Massachusetts

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an integrated model
CANS Assessor certification
Minimum 3 years practice experience

Responsibilities

Functions independently within an integrated pediatric care model, providing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, crisis intervention, and developmentally appropriate, time‑oriented individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
Delivers evidence‑based interventions tailored to children, adolescents, and their families.
Documents care in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Collaborates closely with pediatricians, child and adolescent psychiatrists, care managers, and community‑based providers.
Actively participates in multidisciplinary pediatric treatment teams.
Develops and oversees family‑centered treatment plans.
Contributes to quality improvement initiatives.
Conducts age‑appropriate, bio‑psycho‑social and developmental assessments for children, adolescents and young adults following referrals from pediatricians, psychiatrists, medical social workers or behavioral health clinicians.
Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy using evidence‑based pediatric interventions.
Delivers crisis intervention services and assesses safety concerns, including risk of harm, abuse, neglect, or acute psychiatric needs, in accordance with child protection and reporting requirements.
Maintains a minimum utilization rate of 90% of bookable clinical hours.
Collaborates with pediatric primary care providers, child psychiatrists, and multidisciplinary team members to support integrated behavioral and medical care.
Participates in case conferences, team huddles, and multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
Supports hospitalized pediatric patients' emotional adjustment before and after discharge, assists with care transitions, and educates families regarding treatment recommendations.
Interprets psychiatric and behavioral health treatment plans to parents and caregivers, addressing concerns and reducing barriers to engagement and continuity of care.
Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of community‑based pediatric behavioral health resources, school‑based services, and social support systems.
Coordinates referrals to external providers and community resources as clinically indicated.
Supports families in navigating insurance coverage, including Medicaid, Medicare, and third‑party payers, and assists with decision‑making related to treatment options.
Maintains accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation in the EMR, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
Prepares clinical, utilization, and quality‑related reports as needed for administrative and program evaluation purposes.
Partners with supervisors to identify barriers to access, improve departmental workflows, and enhance service delivery.
Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives and recommends policy or practice changes to improve pediatric behavioral health services.
Maintains licensure and clinical competencies through continuing education, with a focus on child and adolescent behavioral health best practices.
Provides consultation, education, and in‑service training to pediatric medical staff on behavioral health conditions, trauma‑informed care, and available services.