Licensed Outpatient Therapist

CARE Counseling, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Therapist to join our team in Mankato, MN. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. This position is based onsite with flexibility for telehealth sessions at home. Some evening and/or Saturday availability is preferred. In this role, you will: Serve a diverse patient population while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes Practice with clinical autonomy backed by a nationally recognized healthcare organization Benefit from a strong referral network and consistent patient demand Enjoy flexible scheduling options and dedicated operational support Access opportunities for professional development and career growth Focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care Primary Responsibilities: Conduct assessments and provide outpatient therapy to individuals and families with a wide range of mental health and substance use concerns Deliver evidence-based treatment using approaches such as CBT, DBT, and other therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient's needs Track patient progress and treatment outcomes, making adjustments to care plans as clinically appropriate Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic medical record Support patient access and practice growth by participating in provider marketing initiatives, including the creation and maintenance of professional online profiles What we offer: Competitive compensation with hourly pay and uncapped productivity incentives Flexible work options and paid time off when you need it Comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, family support programs, and wellness resources Professional development support with continuing education (CE) reimbursement and dedicated learning time Career growth opportunities within a nationally recognized healthcare organization We are committed to supporting your well-being and professional growth. Benefits and eligibility may vary by role. Required Qualification: Master's-level clinician licensed in Minnesota as an LPCC, LICSW, or LMFT. Licenses must be active and unrestricted Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of professional experience providing behavioral health services, post master's degree Experience providing outpatient therapy to individuals and/or families Experience conducting diagnostic assessments Experience with treatment planning Experience maintaining a caseload Experience entering pertinent information in Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems Experience using athenaOne (formerly Athena EMR) Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel Pay Range: $69,100 - $103,800 annual total cash target pay Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full time employment and generally follows the range above, includes earnings from hourly pay (00/hr) and incentive pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, 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 us, 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, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Optum