Lead Behavioral Health Clinician
Company: Optum
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: May 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Bearden Behavioral Health, part of the Optum family of
businesses, is seeking a Lead Behavioral Health Clinician
(LCSW/LPC) to join our team in Knoxville, TN. 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.
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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.
As a Lead Behavioral Health Clinician, 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.
Primary Responsibilities:
Review the work of others and provides recommendations for
improvement while motivating and inspiring other team members as a
leader and mentor
Screen and assess patients for common mental health disorders
including depression, anxiety, bi-polar, trauma, grief, and eating
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
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Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for
changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or
complications
Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with
external providers
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records
(Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all
regulatory requirements
This position offers a competitive benefit package as well as the
opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses for performance. 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
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Clear, active and unrestricted license as either a Licensed
Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider
(LPC-MHSP) or a LCSW board-approved supervisor in the state of
Tennessee
2+ years of experience as state approved supervisor
Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare
program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to
starting a new position
Preferred Qualifications:
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)
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with
equal effectiveness
The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 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.
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.
UnitedHealth Group 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,
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UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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