Remote Therapist - Full Time - LCSW or LMHC
About the position AbleTo, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Remote Therapist - LCSW or LMHC to join our team in New York. 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. Together, we are bringing 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'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. Responsibilities • Deliver remote care throughout short-term, structured evidence-based programs • Monitor participant progress, provide follow-up communications and care coordination recommendations, and document session notes • Participate as a member of the care team and assist participants as needed with accessing resources, as well as obtaining consent and authorization forms • Identify and respond to high-risk participant encounters with elevated safety concerns, following company protocols • Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with supervisors, monthly team meetings, and Town Halls • Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality as described in HIPAA Privacy & Security policies, and ensure compliance with annual training requirements Requirements • One or more of the following active and unrestricted licenses in New York: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), or state equivalent • Ability to maintain a consistent schedule for patients (40 hours/week from Mon-Fri) • Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new position Nice-to-haves • Clinical experience conducting psychotherapy utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other solution-focused approaches • Demonstrated interest and ability to cross-license based on business need • Proven passionate about impacting lives and the future of behavioral care Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package • Incentive and recognition programs • Equity stock purchase • 401k contribution Apply tot his job