Behavioral Health Clinician

Responsibilities

• Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions using in-person and virtual modalities
• Screen, assess, and diagnose common mental health and substance use disorders
• Collaborate closely with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and care team members within a Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)
• Track patient progress using measurement-based care and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Support psychotropic medication management by monitoring adherence, side effects, and treatment response
• Participate in regular psychiatric case consultations and communicate recommendations to providers
• Develop relapse-prevention and self-management plans for patients ready for discharge from active care
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow collaborative care workflows

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted behavioral health license in Arizona (LMSW or LCSW)
• 1+ years of experience providing behavioral health treatment
• Experience assessing and treating common mental health conditions
• Proven comfort delivering brief, evidence-based interventions
• Proven interest in working in a multidisciplinary, team-based care model
• Proven comfort working with diverse patient populations across mental health and medical conditions

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible work models and generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time
• CE/CEU and licensure renewal reimbursement
• Career development opportunities

About the Company

Optum Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is a clinician-led care organization dedicated to transforming the way clinicians work and live. We utilize the Collaborative Care Model to integrate behavioral health services directly into primary care practices, helping patients achieve better outcomes through accessible, coordinated, and whole-person care.