Outpatient Therapist

Company : Optum

Location : Boston, MA, 02298

Posted Date : 23 October 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Therapy

Occupation : Therapist

Job Details

Life Changes Group, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician/Therapist to join our team in Brookline, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
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
As a Licensed Clinical Therapist / Independent Licensed 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.
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
Participate in enriching the training experience of our graduate students
Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
Provide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions using treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods
Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications
Opportunities to represent the practice in community presentations and lectures
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
Clear, active and unrestricted license (LICSW, LMFT, LMHC) in the state of practice

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.?

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.