Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician - LCSW, LPC or | , Connecticut

Job description

Behavioral Health Clinician

Bristol, CT | Hybrid (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 Bristol, CT. 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 Pro Health 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 patients across the lifespan, 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

Appreciate structured schedules and flexibility, whole-person care, and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization

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

Required Qualifications:

Active, unrestricted behavioral health license in Connecticut (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)

1+ years of experience providing behavioral health treatment to patients across lifespan

Experience assessing and treating common mental health conditions

Proven comfortable delivering brief, evidence-based interventions

Proven interest in working in a multidisciplinary, team-based care model

Comfortable working with diverse patient populations across mental health and medical conditions

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). The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $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.

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.

Worksite address

hartford, CT, 06112, US

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