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Lead Behavioral Health Clinician

UnitedHealth Group
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026

Affirmations Psychological Services, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Lead Clinical Therapist to join our team in Columbus, OH. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

 

As a Lead Clinical 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.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Conducting chart audits, reviewing documentation and note completion compliance and ensuring clinicians are set up for meeting metrics
  • Promoting clinical quality and safety culture and adherence to OBC and Optum policies
  • Foster collaborative culture within the team and OBC and provide culture building
  • Managing supplies and location needs
  • Facilitating case consultation and supervision
  • Work Allocation: 80% Clinical / 20% Administrative

 

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, flexible work models & paid time off (PTO) when you need it
  • Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources
  • Professional development with continuing education (CE) reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career

 

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:

  • Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
  • Must have a clear, active and unrestricted license ([LMFT, LPCC, LISW) in the state of OH

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 years of professional experience post master's degree providing behavioral health services
  • Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families
  • 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

 

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.

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

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.

 

 

UnitedHealth Group 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.

 

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

Salary : $72,800 - $130,000

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