Licensed Mental Health Therapist - LIMHP, LMHP

Company: Optum
Location: Ashland
Posted on: February 9, 2025

Job Description:

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - LIMHP, LMHP at Optum summary:
As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist at Capstone Behavioral Health, you'll provide essential behavioral and mental health treatments to diverse patient populations. This role involves conducting psychiatric evaluations, offering individual and group therapy, and coordinating care with external providers. Join our team at Optum to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges.
Capstone Behavioral Health, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a -Licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our team in Fremont, NE. 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.
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As a Licensed Clinical Therapist / Independent Licensed Therapist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will provide patients with behavioral and mental health treatments, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs.
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Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers

Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations -

Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders

Provide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions using treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods -

Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

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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 degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field -
Clear, active and unrestricted license (LIMHP, LMHP) in the state of practice

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Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years professional social work / clinical experience post Master's degree
Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families -
Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness

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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.---
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OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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