As an Independent Licensed Mental Health and SUD Therapist you will be responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients in an in-person, clinic environment at Carolina Behavioral Care for a hybrid position in Durham, NC. This position is within our Refresh Mental Health (RMH) organization, which provides a variety of behavioral and mental health treatments, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Active, independent licensure in North Carolina in one of the following areas: LCSW, LCMHC, or LMFT
• Active licensure as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) in North Carolina
• 1 years providing individual therapy in a clinical OP setting
• Proven ability to work with patients in person and telehealth
• Hybrid: onsite in Durham, NC for 3 days/week and 2 days/remote

Preferred Qualification:

• 2 years of clinical experience treating patients with behavioral health conditions
• Hospital based experience
• Solid computer and basic technology skills
• Proven ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patient and other members of the care team

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.