Per Diem Virtual Therapist - California
About The Position
Opportunities with Optum Behavioral Care are focused on improving millions of lives through technology-enabled behavioral health care. start a rewarding career where we strive to provide simple access to various behavioral health care services. Be part of a team that’s driven by the passion we share for helping people get better and stay better. Help us make a meaningful and lasting impact while Caring. Connecting. And Growing together. You’re a compassionate therapist who shares our ambitious mission to transform behavioral health care. You want to make a difference and spend more time focused on patients. You appreciate a collaborative environment with a support system of behavioral wellness coaches, other behavioral health providers, and clinical supervisors. You want to provide virtual behavioral services to a variety of patients using evidence-based practices and interventions. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
- Current, active and unrestricted license in the state of California
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or state equivalent)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or state equivalent)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC or state equivalent)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT or state equivalent)
- Ability to maintain a consistent minimum of 10 hours a week, and a maximum of 19 hours a week
Nice To Haves
- Proven interest and ability to obtain additional state licenses based on business need
- Proven flexibility and the ability to embrace change within a constantly evolving business
- Proven passionate about impacting lives and the future of behavioral care
- Proven ability to provide care virtually and work independently as well as collaborating in clinical groups
- Proven excellent computer literacy skills and efficient in documenting clinical notes via an EHR system
Responsibilities
- Deliver remote measurement informed care through evidence-based models of treatment
- Monitor participant progress, provide follow-up communications and care coordination recommendations, and document session notes
- Participate as a member of the care team and assist participants as needed with accessing resources, as well as obtaining consent and authorization forms
- Identify and respond to high-risk participant encounters with elevated safety concerns, following company protocols
- Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with supervisors, training sessions, and Town Halls
- Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality as described in HIPAA Privacy & Security policies, and ensure compliance with annual training requirements
Benefits
- a comprehensive benefits package
- recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
