Pre-Independent Licensed Therapist

Overview

CARE Counseling, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Pre-Independent Licensed Therapist to join our team in Saint Louis Park, MN. 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. 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.

There is flexibility in the number of billable hours per week (the same amount must be worked each week). This role can be onsite or in a hybrid work model.

If you are able to work onsite at least 2 days per week, you will have the flexibility to work remotely, as well as work in the office as you take on some tough challenges.

Typical work schedule: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with 1-hour lunch break. One late day per week required: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Regularly perform intakes, diagnostic evaluations, prepare and monitor treatment planning while engaging in appropriate client therapy practices and following guidance provided by supervision
• Form effective therapeutic alliances, supporting each client's unique needs and goals, contributing to positive client outcomes and retention
• Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and modeling related to the individual’s goals, treatment plan and diagnosis
• Engage in crisis interventions, stabilization, and de-escalation for clients with mental health symptoms or other emotional/behavioral responses, prioritizing client safety
• Timely and accurately document all client interactions as required by law, ethical standards, board requirements and CARE Counseling policy
• Provide one-to-one supportive counseling; observe client behavior, physical and emotional symptoms; perform behavioral management interventions as needed
• Participate in creating an overall positive atmosphere with other staff and clients
• Attend and actively participate in clinical supervision, group consultation, PILT trainings, team meetings, and other required meetings with preparation, timeliness and professionalism
• Demonstrate willingness to incorporate supervisor and leadership feedback to continuously improve standards of client care
• Accurately track and document hours related to licensing efforts, if applicable
• Maintain a full client caseload and additional responsibilities as assigned, aiming for an average quota of 26 points weekly

• Must either:
  • Currently possess a Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Behavioral Science/related field (Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Education, etc.)
  • Currently in final months of Master’s Degree program and expect to complete within 90 days of employment
• Must either:
  • Be in the process of working toward independent licensure and be in good standing with their licensing board
  • Possess an active, unrestricted clinical license as a Pre-Independently Licensed Therapist in Minnesota (LP, LPCC, LPC, LICSW, LGSW, LMFT, LAMFT)
• LGSW is required for Pre-Licensed Social Workers
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to adhere to one of the following work models: onsite or hybrid (2+ days onsite; must have a distraction-free home workspace with high-speed internet)
• Ability to work one late day per week (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.)

• Experience in outpatient mental health
• Experience in clinical documentation
• Diagnostic assessment experience
• Experience maintaining a caseload and treatment planning
• Experience entering information in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• Ability to read and interpret information from reports, publications, and regulations and share with others as needed
• Experienc…