Site Leader - North Kingstown, RI

Overview

Refresh Center, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Site Leader to join our team in North Kingstown, RI. 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 will be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We are revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. We bring 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 are 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.

• Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers.
• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management.
• Participate in enriching the training experience of our graduate students.
• 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.
• Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications.
• Opportunities to represent the practice in community presentations and lectures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field.
• Clear, active and unrestricted license (LICSW, LMFT, LMHC, or LPC) in the state of practice.

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).
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness.

Rhode Island Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $58,300 to $114,300 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. United Health Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, United Health 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 United Health Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:
Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

Optum Care is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.