Lead Behavior Health Clinician/LICSW

Company: Optum
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: July 15, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description DBT-PTSD Specialist of Minnesota, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Lead Clinical Therapist to join our team in Plymouth, Minnesota. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. /n As a Lead Clinical Therapist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will provide patients with behavioral and mental health treatments, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs. /n Primary Responsibilities: /n /n - Provide treatment for mental health conditions using various approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods /n - Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications /n - Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements /n - Supervise and mentor, providing explanations & guidance to others on the most complex/critical issues /n - Serve as a leader among the clinical team, providing recommendations for improvement and mentoring other clinicians /n - The ideal candidate will have formal training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and experience delivering evidence-based treatment to individuals with complex emotional and behavioral needs. This role involves providing individual therapy, DBT skills groups, and participating in consultation team meetings /n /n /n We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including: /n /n - Competitive salary /n - Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it /n - Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources /n - Professional development with continuing education (CE) reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career /n /n You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance 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. Required Qualifications: /n /n - Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field /n - Clear, active and unrestricted license (LICSW) in the state of Minnesota /n - Skilled DBT therapist (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) /n - Intensive Outpatient Program experience /n /n Preferred Qualifications: /n /n - 2 years of professional experience post master’s degree providing behavioral health services /n - Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals, families and groups /n - Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs) /n - Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness /n /n 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. /n Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and 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. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. /n OptumCare 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. /n OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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