Mental Health Specialist

3 weeks ago


Asheville, North Carolina, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time
Company Overview

Carolina Behavioral Care, a part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a dedicated Patient Advocate to join our team in South Asheville, NC. As a clinician-led care organization, we are revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals and the entire healthcare system.

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Mental Health Professional who will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing medications for behavioral health and psychological disorders in an outpatient clinical environment.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct clinical services to patients in the form of psychosocial assessments, individual, family, and group treatment.
  • Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management.
  • Collaborate as a member of a multi-disciplinary integrated team for the development and delivery of treatment plans.
  • Foster excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  • A clear and active Psychiatrist License (MD/DO) in the state of North Carolina.
  • Board Certified or certification pending.
  • The ability to obtain the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration.
  • To commute to the location at least 3 days each week.
Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of $**180,000 per year**, plus a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.



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