Behavioral Health Clinician (Adult & Pediatric) LCSW, LMFT or LMHC

Overview $5,000 Sign-on-Bonus for external candidates Monroe, NY | Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) Monday-Friday | No weekends or holidays Optum Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to join our team in Monroe, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization dedicated to transforming the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you will play an integral role in advancing our mission to make healthcare better for everyone. This position is embedded directly within Crystal Run primary care practice, offering a unique opportunity to deliver behavioral health care at the point where patients most often seek treatment. The Behavioral Health Clinician functions as a core member of a multidisciplinary care team and practices within the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) – an innovative, evidence-based framework that emphasizes close collaboration among therapists, primary care providers, and psychiatric consultants. In this role, you will provide direct, evidence-based behavioral health treatment to pediatric and adult patients, integrating brief psychotherapy, collaborative care planning, and ongoing symptom monitoring to improve outcomes through accessible, coordinated, and measurement-based care. You will be supported by Optum Behavioral Care's clinical and operational teams as you work at the intersection of mental and physical health, helping patients achieve better outcomes through integrated, whole-person care. Responsibilities Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health interventions using in-person and virtual modalities Screen, assess, and diagnose common mental health and substance use disorders Collaborate closely with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and care team members Track patient progress using measurement-based care and adjust treatment as needed Support psychotropic medication management by monitoring adherence, side effects, and treatment response Participate in regular psychiatric case consultations and communicate recommendations to providers Develop relapse-prevention and self-management plans for patients ready for discharge from active care Maintain accurate documentation and follow collaborative care workflows You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Qualifications Active, unrestricted behavioral health license in New York (LCSW, LMFT, LPC or LMHC) 1+ years of experience providing behavioral health treatment to adult and pediatric patients Experience assessing and treating common mental health conditions Comfortable delivering brief, evidence-based interventions Interest in working in a multidisciplinary, team-based care model Comfortable working with diverse patient populations across mental health and medical conditions Benefits & Considerations Competitive salary Flexible work models and generous paid time off Medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health benefits 401(k) with company match Family support and wellness resources Tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time CE/CEU and licensure renewal reimbursement Career development opportunities across a fast-growing organization About Optum & Equal Opportunity At Optum Behavioral Care, we prioritize clinician wellbeing, career growth, and innovation in care delivery. We provide a comprehensive benefits and rewards package that may include compensation, incentive programs, and opportunities across the organization. Pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. The salary range for this role is $60,200 to $107,400 annually for full-time employment. We comply with all applicable minimum wage laws. UnitedHealth Group, OptumCare, and Optum are Equal Employment Opportunity employers. 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 law. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Optum