Pediatric Psychologist, (PsyD or PhD) - Behavioral Health | Atrius Health

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Full Time LMHC or LICSW to join our Integrated Behavioral Health Division in Medford, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide consultations to Primary Care Providers and patients

• Assess patients for Behavioral Health disorders, symptoms and conditions including substance use

• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for patients presenting in need of immediate care

• Address gaps in access to Behavioral Health services by providing interim, back-up or transitional care

• Provide follow-up to patients to monitor and assess risk

• Develop triage planning for patients requiring behavioral health treatment with community partners outside of the organization.

• Provide real time triage to a variety of Behavioral Health and substance use

• Enhance patient engagement by providing short behavioral interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. 

• Help implement treatment plans with Integrated Behavioral Health Provider.

What makes an Optum organization different?

• Providers are supported to practice at the peak of their license

• We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can't do it alone - this is the foundation of the team-based care model

• Our culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation

• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive compensation

• Dedicated CME Time & Allowance

• Excellent PTO package

• Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions

Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team-based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities - all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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:

• Master's degree from an accredited school

• Active, unrestricted licensure as a LMHC or LICSW to practice independently in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

• 1-3 years of clinical Behavioral Health experience