Knoxville, TN | Office-Based (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) Monday–Friday | No weekends or holidays Optum Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to join our team in Morristown, TN.
Optum is a clinician-led care organization dedicated to transforming the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you will play an integral role in advancing our mission to make healthcare better for everyone.
This position is embedded directly within Summit Medical Group primary care practice, offering a unique opportunity to deliver behavioral health care at the point where patients most often seek treatment.
The Behavioral Health Clinician functions as a core member of a multidisciplinary care team and practices within the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)—an innovative, evidence‑based framework that emphasizes close collaboration among therapists, primary care providers, and psychiatric consultants.
In this role, you will provide direct, evidence‑based behavioral health treatment to pediatric patients integrating brief psychotherapy, collaborative care planning, and ongoing symptom monitoring to improve outcomes through accessible, coordinated, and measurement‑based care.
You will be supported by Optum Behavioral Care’s clinical and operational teams as you work at the intersection of mental and physical health, helping patients achieve better outcomes through integrated, whole‑person care.
This role is ideal for clinicians who: Enjoy being embedded in respected primary care or medical practice and working as part of a collaborative, team-based care model Are comfortable providing care in person and via telehealth within an integrated setting serving patients with behavioral health needs Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and remain organized while managing a focused caseload Value brief, evidence-based interventions and tracking measurable patient outcomes while delivering high-quality care Appreciates structured schedules and flexibility, whole-person care, and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization Are licensed or provisionally licensed and are interested in receiving clinical supervision while pursuing independent licensure Why Optum Behavioral Care At Optum Behavioral Care, we prioritize clinician well‑being, career growth, and innovation in care delivery.
We offer a comprehensive benefits and rewards package that may include: Competitive salary Flexible work models and generous paid time off Medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health benefits 401(k) with company match Family support and wellness resources Tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time CE/CEU and licensure renewal reimbursement Career development opportunities across a fast‑growing organization Primary Responsibilities Provide brief, evidence‑based behavioral health interventions using in‑person and virtual modalities Screen, assess, and diagnose common mental health and substance use disorders Collaborate closely with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and care team members Track patient progress using measurement‑based care and adjust treatment as needed Support psychotropic medication management by monitoring adherence, side effects, and treatment response Participate in regular psychiatric case consultations and communicate recommendations to providers Develop relapse‑prevention and self‑management plans for patients ready for discharge from active care Maintain accurate documentation and follow collaborative care workflows 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.
