Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

About the role

Elevate Mental Health, part of the Optum family, is looking for a Mental Health Therapist in Mesa, Arizona. The organization offers medication management and counseling services, virtual and in-office, to individuals and families across Arizona. As a Licensed Clinical Therapist you will provide evidence-based treatment for a broad range of mental health conditions, in person and via telehealth, in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Key responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders
• Provide treatment using evidence-based approaches, including CBT and DBT
• Track treatment response and monitor patients for symptom changes or complications
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements

Required profile

• Master's degree in psychology, social work or a related counseling field
• Active, unrestricted license to practice in Arizona (LCSW, LMFT or LPC)
• Comfortable providing care in person and via telehealth
• Preferred: 2+ years of post-master's behavioral health experience, experience with individuals and families, proven ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Preferred: ability to provide psychotherapy in Spanish

Required skills

• Experience with computers for professional communication and medical documentation (Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS or other EHRs preferred)
• Ability to deliver evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions to outpatient clients

What we offer

• Pay range of $69,100 to $103,800 annual total cash target pay, based on full-time employment
• Medical, dental, vision and behavioral health benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement, CE/CEU and licensure renewal reimbursement
• Career development and paid time off