Postdoctoral Fellowship

UnitedHealth Group • Minneapolis, MN

7d • Remote

About The Position

CARE Counseling, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellowship to join our team in Plymouth, MN. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
A Postdoctoral Fellow is a title used at CARE that indicates a clinician is a clinical trainee with a Doctoral Degree. This position provides an array of services using evidence-based practices that support client treatment, and facilitate safe, secure and therapeutic interventions.
The Postdoctoral Fellowship is for 12 months with a Full-time work model: 22 client contact hours per week, 5 days per week, 40 hours per week
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Behavioral Science/related field (Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Education, etc.) by the start of the fellowship
• In the process of working toward independent licensure (LP) and be in good standing with their respective licensing board (State of Minnesota)
• Basic understanding of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proven ability to adhere to the following work model: 22 client contact hours per week, 5 days per week, 40 hours per week
• Proven ability to work in office (must complete all work at one consistent site)
• Legally authorized to work in the US without any restrictions. Proof will be required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in outpatient mental health
• Experience in clinical documentation
• Diagnostic assessment experience
• Experienced in treatment planning and maintaining a caseload
• Experience entering pertinent information in electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Experience reading and interpreting information, such as reports, general correspondence, professional publications, and government regulations, with the ability to share with others as needed
• Experience reading, interpreting and applying/modeling general information from policy and procedure manuals and other compliance related information
• Experience presenting information and responding to questions from internal and external stakeholders which can or may include community providers, medical professionals, management, peers, family members and clients
• Proven knowledge of the effects of mental illness and seeks information from a wide variety of disciplines applicable to the treatment of persons with mental illness

Responsibilities

• Regularly perform intakes, diagnostic evaluations, prepare and monitor treatment planning while engaging in appropriate client therapy practices and following guidance provided by one’s supervisor
• Form effective therapeutic alliances, supporting each client’s unique needs and goals, with the result in positively impacting client outcomes and retention
• Demonstrate advanced level of clinical knowledge and modeling as it relates to the individual’s goals, treatment plan and diagnosis
• Engage in crisis interventions, stabilization, and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or other emotional and/or behavioral responses while prioritizing client safety
• Timely and accurately document all client interactions as dictated by law, ethical standards, board requirements and CARE Counseling policy and practices
• Providing one-to-one supportive counseling, observe client behavior, physical and emotional symptoms and perform behavioral management interventions, as needed
• Participates in creating an overall positive atmosphere with other staff and clients
• Attends and actively participates in clinical supervision, group consultation, team meetings, and other meetings as required by position, demonstrating preparation, timeliness, and professionalism
• Demonstrate a willingness to incorporate supervisor and leadership feedback to continuously improve standards of client care
• Accurately track and document hours elated to preparation and completion of any licensing efforts, if applicable
• Maintain a full client caseload and additional responsibilities as assigned, resulting in an average quota of 26 points weekly

Benefits

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees