Associate - Mental Health Therapist

Eugene Therapy Oregon Counseling , part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Associate - Mental Health Therapist to join our team in Eugene, OR. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. You will have the flexibility to work from home and in the office in this Hybrid role.

As a Associate - Mental Health Therapist, you will provide mental, behavioral, and/or psychological treatment services or therapy directly to patients using various treatment methodologies. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters - providing care.
We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:

• Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses
• Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it
• Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources
• Professional development with tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career

Primary Responsibilities:

• Services/treatment/therapy may be provided in individual or group environments and may be provided virtually or in person
• Complete assessments or evaluations for mental health disorders and development, review, and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans
• Assist patients and their families to change behaviors and to locate and access interpersonal, family and community resources to manage their health and well-being
• In a team setting, provide community education and awareness and/or consultation to staff members and other health care professionals regarding methods/approaches to help patients recognize and overcome barriers to health and well-being

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 Qualification:

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with any of the following:
  
  • Couples or family counseling
  • Experience with children or adolescents
  • Experience with health psychology
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness