Per Diem Virtual Therapist - Remote

About this role

The Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Per Diem Virtual Therapist to join our team. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. You're a compassionate therapist who shares our ambitious mission to transform behavioral health care

You want to make a difference and spend more time focused on patients. You appreciate a collaborative environment with a support system of behavioral wellness coaches, other behavioral health providers, and clinical supervisors. You want to provide virtual behavioral services to a variety of patients using evidence-based practices and interventions

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: Deliver remote measurement informed care through evidence-based models of treatment Monitor participant progress, provide follow-up communications and care coordination recommendations, and document session notes Participate as a member of the care team and assist participants as needed with accessing resources, as well as obtaining consent and authorization forms Identify and respond to high-risk participant encounters with elevated safety concerns, following company protocols Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with supervisors, training sessions, and Town Halls Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality as described in HIPAA Privacy & Security policies, and ensure compliance with annual training requirements 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 Current, active and unrestricted license in the state of Washington Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or s

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