UnitedHealth Group·Bedford, New Hampshire
The clinician will provide services and therapy in individual or group settings, which may be virtual or in-person, and will complete mental health disorder assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plans. Responsibilities also include assisting patients and families with behavior change and accessing community resources, as well as participating in marketing efforts by providing a profile for online directories.
Family Counseling Associates of New Hampshire, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join our team in Bedford, NH. 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 Mental Health Clinician, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters – providing care.
Services/treatment/therapy may be provided in individual or group environments and may be provided virtually or in person Complete assessments or evaluations for mental health disorders and development, review, and implementation of comprehensive treatment plans Assist patients and their families to change behaviors and to locate and access interpersonal, family and community resources to manage their health and well-being Participate in our patient growth strategy by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts
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 hourly pay & uncapped productivity incentives 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
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
Experience with any of the following: couples or family counseling, children or adolescents, and/or health psychology Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs) Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness
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.
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.
A Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field is required for this role. Preferred qualifications include experience with couples or family counseling, work with children or adolescents, health psychology, and proficiency with professional communication and medical documentation software.
Market context
In New Hampshire, senior behavioral health clinicians are typically sought in settings serving clients with complex mental health, family, or adolescent needs. This role is competitive because employers often look for a master’s degree plus experience in couples or family counseling, work with children or adolescents, and strong professional communication and documentation skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time before applying.