Mental Health Clinical Therapist

Company : Optum
Location : Knoxville, TN, 37955
Posted Date : 17 October 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Therapy
Occupation : Therapist
Job Details
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates
Join the Optum Behavioral Care Team as a Mental Health Therapist! Optum Behavioral Care, a clinician-led care organization, is dedicated to transforming how clinicians work and interact with patients. As an essential part of our mission to enhance healthcare quality for everyone, we invite you to become a valuable member of our innovative team in Knoxville, TN.
In this dynamic role, you will deliver direct clinical services to patients within the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) at a primary care clinic. As part of a hybrid in-person and virtual team, you will collaborate with patients, Primary Care Providers (PCPs), and psychiatrists to improve the mental and physical health of clients sourced from Optum Behavioral Care. This position is perfect for you if you thrive in team environments, are eager to contribute to a fast-growing organization, and are passionate about patient care improvements.
This position will be embedded within Summit Medical Group and will follow a Monday through Friday schedule, offering the benefit of no evenings, weekends, or holidays.
Why Choose Optum Behavioral Care?
We prioritize your well-being and career growth, offering an extensive range of benefits, which may include:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work arrangements & generous paid time off
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including health insurance and 401k matching
- Opportunities for professional development with tuition reimbursement and dedicated time for learning
- Support for continuing education and licensure renewal reimbursement
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize both virtual and in-person methods to coordinate care with patients' medical providers and collaborate with other mental health professionals as needed.
- Conduct thorough screenings and assessments for common mental health and substance use disorders.
- Monitor treatment responses, tracking clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications systematically.
- Facilitate adherence to prescribed psychotropic medication through close collaboration with medical providers, focusing on medication effectiveness and side effects.
- Implement brief interventions utilizing evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation and motivational interviewing.
- Engage in regular consultation with psychiatric consultants regarding treatment recommendations for patients.
- Collaboratively develop and complete relapse prevention plans for patients nearing discharge after achieving their treatment goals.
You will enjoy a rewarding work environment that recognizes and acknowledges your performance, providing clear expectations for success and opportunities for career advancement.
Required Qualifications:
- Valid license in Tennessee as either an LCSW, LMSW, LAPSW, LMHC, LPC-MHSP, LPC-MHSP-T, LMFT, or LMFT-T.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in treating patients with behavioral health conditions.
- At least 1 year of experience in a primary care or integrated medical behavioral health setting.
- Proficiency in assessing and applying evidence-based psychosocial treatments for common mental health disorders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working within the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with proven follow-up capabilities.
- Expertise in maintaining professional relationships with patients and fellow care team members.
- Ability to effectively engage with patients both in-person and via telecommunication.
- Demonstrated technological adeptness and adaptability.
Join Optum Behavioral Care and be part of our mission to revolutionize the delivery of behavioral health care for individuals and communities. Help us bridge gaps in healthcare by offering access to high-quality services, compassion, and support for our patients' diverse needs.
Compensation for this role ranges from $58,800 to $105,000 annually for full-time employment, based on various factors, including local labor markets and individual qualifications. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including incentives and recognition programs, all subject to eligibility requirements.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we consider qualified applicants without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
OptumCare maintains a drug-free workplace, and candidates will be required to pass a drug test pre-employment.
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