Licensed Outpatient Therapist - Offices throughout Twin Cities
Company: Optum
Location: Woodbury
Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Job Description:
CARE Counseling, part of the Optum family of businesses is
seeking a Licensed Outpatient Therapist to join our team in Twin
Cities, MN. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is
changing the way clinicians work and live.
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As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you'll be an
integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for
everyone.
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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.
There is flexibility in the number of billable hours/hours worked
per week. -This role can also choose to either work onsite or in a
hybrid work model.
If you are able to work onsite at least 2 days per week, you will
have the flexibility to work remotely*, as well as work in the
office as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary 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 group consultation, team
meetings, and other meetings as required by position, demonstrating
preparation, timeliness, and professionalism
Demonstrate a willingness to incorporate manager and leadership
feedback to continuously improve standards of client care
Maintain a full client caseload and additional responsibilities as
assigned, resulting in an average quota of 28 points weekly or
designated work model
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.Required
Qualifications:
Master's or Doctoral Degree in Behavioral Science/related field
(Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family therapy, Social Work,
Education, etc.)
Active, independent clinical license as a Mental Health
Professional in the State of Minnesota (LP, LPCC, LICSW, LMFT)
Basic understanding of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
etc.)
Ability to adhere to one of the following work models: -
Onsite (must complete all work at one consistent site)
Hybrid - at least 2 days on site (must have a distraction-free
space in home for home office with access to high-speed
internet)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in outpatient mental health
Experience in clinical documentation
Diagnostic assessment experience
Experienced in treatment planning and maintaining a caseload
Experience with AthenaHealth/AthenaOne and/or Opus
Experience entering pertinent information in Electronic Health
Record (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
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
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to
UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually
based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors
including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work
experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with
all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary,
UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive
benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock
purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to
eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a
career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice
of benefits and incentives. -
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At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under
applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion,
age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability,
or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected
by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. - -
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment. -
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