AbleTo, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental, and social needs, while removing barriers to quality care. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, and equitable.

　　Here, we’ll invest in your personal and professional growth while giving you a unique opportunity to make a difference 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, while doing your life’s best work. (sm)

　　This is a Monday-Friday role, with no evenings, weekends, holidays.

　　Position Summary

　　The Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) is responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients in the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) in a primary care clinic. The BHC will operate in conjunction with Optum Behavioral Care (OBC) to serve as the core member of the hybrid in-person/virtual collaborative care team for OBC clients.

　　In this cutting-edge team the BHC will interface between patients, PCPs, and psychiatrists to support the mental health and physical health care of patients on an assigned patient caseload from OBC clients. The BHC will have the support of OBC’s clinical and operational teams. This is an ideal role for you if you want to be at the center of an innovative model that can successfully improve the wellbeing for patients, you are interested in being part of a fast-growing company, and you thrive in a team environment.

　　If you have the ability to sporadic visits to local clinic, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　Use virtual and in-person modalities to coordinate care with the patient’s medical provider and, when appropriate, other mental health providers

　　Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders

　　Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications

　　Support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment

　　Provide brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate

　　Participate in regularly scheduled caseload consultation with the psychiatric consultant and communicate resulting treatment recommendations to the patient’s medical provider

　　Develop and complete relapse prevention self-management plan with patients who have achieved their treatment goals and are soon to be discharged from the caseload

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Meet one of the following license requirements for the state of Oregon:

　　Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor

　　Counselor/Professional Counselor

　　Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

　　Licensed Psychologist

　　Licensed in Oregon

　　3+ years treating patients with behavioral health conditions

　　1+ years working in primary care or other medical behavioral integrated setting (i.e., with other provider types)

　　Experience with assessment and using evidence-based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, problem-solving treatment, behavioral activation

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Experience in the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)

　　Demonstrated experience being detail-oriented, organized, and have exceptional follow-up capabilities

　　Proven ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patient and other members of the care team

　　Proven ability to work with patients in person as well as by telephone and video

　　Proven solid grasp of technology solutions and tools and ability to adapt

　　About OptumCare:

　　At OptumCare, we’ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at www.workatoptum.com.

　　Would you thrive with OptumCare?

　　Do you practice evidence-based medicine?

　　Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?

　　Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering teams?

　　Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things? Do you want to be part of something better?

　　*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

　　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.

　　Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare 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.

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