QMHP Behavioral Health Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Eugene, OR

11h•$20 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Eugene Center for Anxiety and Stress of Oregon, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a QMHP Behavioral Health Therapist to join our team in Eugene, OR. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. 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. ECAS has a vibrant training program, made up of QMHPs, pre-licensed masters-level associates, and postdoctoral residents. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic doctoral students in Clinical or Counseling Psychology Ph.D. programs who have a Master’s degree to join our team in our Evidence-based Treatment (EBT) track. QMHPs in the EBT track will develop competency in evidence-based treatment of Anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, with an emphasis on exposure-based treatments (specifically, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention). Our program provides QMHPs with intentional and high-quality training in the gold-standard treatments for our specialty areas while also integrating how societal and cultural factors shape and impact mental health. We are currently recruiting for our 2026-2027 cohort year. Eugene Center for Anxiety and Stress is a training-oriented, specialty behavioral health clinic that provides evidence-based, inclusive, and multiculturally sensitive treatment and assessment services to the Eugene-Springfield community. As a specialty therapy clinic, we are particularly interested in clinicians with experience treating anxiety, OCD, and PTSD from a third-wave CBT approach and a background utilizing exposure therapy. Our assessment clinic provides opportunities for psychological or neuropsychological assessment across the lifespan, with a range of referral questions (Autism and ADHD being the most commonly requested evaluations). Learn more about us on our website: www.eugeneanxiety.com This role will be mostly in office working 15 to 16 hours per week (10 billable client sessions weekly, remaining hours for training and administrative tasks). September 2026 start date based on applicant’s schedule and needs. Externship requires a minimum one-year commitment. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
Current enrollment in a Ph.D. program in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology
2+ years of providing individual therapy at the graduate level for the EBT track

Nice To Haves

Experience providing evidence-based treatment for Anxiety, OCD, or PTSD for the EBT track
Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)

Responsibilities

Provide individual therapy to adults seeking treatment for anxiety, OCD, and PTSD using evidence-based practices, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Timely and accurately document all client interactions as dictated by law, ethical standards, board requirements and ECAS policy and practices
Participates in creating an overall positive atmosphere with other staff and clients
Attends and actively participates in clinical supervision, group consultation, didactics, 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
Maintain a full client caseload and additional responsibilities as assigned
Demonstrate interest in strengthening multicultural orientation and cultural comfort, and engaging in multicultural opportunities during and outside of clinical work