Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) - Salem, OR (Hybrid)

Company: Optum
Location: Salem
Posted on: February 9, 2025

Job Description:

Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) - Salem, OR (Hybrid) at Optum summary:
The Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Urban Counseling Collective in Salem, OR provides comprehensive outpatient mental health care by conducting therapy sessions, psychological assessments, and coordinating treatment plans. This role requires building rapport with patients and collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure effective mental health support. The position emphasizes a holistic approach to healthcare and the importance of addressing the diverse needs of patients.



Urban Counseling Collective, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist - PhD, PsyD to join our team in Salem, OR.
Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

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.

As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. -You will quickly build rapport with patients and coordinate care with internal and external providers by forming excellent provider-patient alliances. The Psychologist position is in an outpatient clinical setting where you will interact directly with patients onsite and virtually.

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct individual, family or group therapy sessions based on ethical and medical necessity guidelines
Develop and coordinate a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment, or referral of patients presenting mental health conditions
Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results
Involve patient and/or family in treatment planning as appropriate
Lead crisis intervention methods and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavioral intervention plans
Complete clinical documentation according to policy


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:

Active and unrestricted (PhD, PsyD) license in Oregon


Preferred Qualifications:

Significant experience evaluating adults and/or children in an outpatient clinical setting
2+ years of experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals, families and groups
Experience with health psychology
Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
Knowledge and experience in providing neuropsychological, CBT, and other evidence-based interventions
Comfortable working with a wide range of clinical presentations
Comfortable completing diagnostic assessments, general psychiatric testing, and providing direct therapy in an outpatient clinical setting


Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. - -

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


Keywords:
psychologist, mental health, therapy, outpatient care, psychological assessments, clinical psychology, patient treatment, CBT, health psychology, crisis intervention

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