Behavioral Health Specialist

3 days ago


Knoxville, Tennessee, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time
Behavioral Health Clinician Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Behavioral Health Clinician to join our team at UnitedHealth Group. As a Behavioral Health Clinician, you will play a critical role in providing direct clinical services to patients in the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) in a primary care clinic.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Use virtual and in-person modalities to coordinate care with the patient's medical provider and, when appropriate, other mental health providers.
  • Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders.
  • Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications.
  • Support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers, focusing on treatment adherence monitoring, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment.
  • Provide brief behavioral interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, motivational interviewing, or other treatments as appropriate.
  • Participate in regularly scheduled caseload consultation with the psychiatric consultant and communicate resulting treatment recommendations to the patient's medical provider.
  • Develop and complete relapse prevention self-management plan with patients who have achieved their treatment goals and are soon to be discharged from the caseload.
Requirements:
  • Meet one of the following license requirements for the state of Tennessee: Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor Licensed Professional Counselor - MHSP Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
  • 3+ years treating patients with behavioral health conditions.
  • 1+ years working in primary care or other medical behavioral integrated setting (i.e., with other provider types).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM).
  • Demonstrated experience being detail-oriented, organized, and having exceptional follow-up capabilities.
  • Proven ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patient and other members of the care team.
  • Proven ability to work with patients in person as well as by telephone and video.
  • Proven solid grasp of technology solutions and tools and ability to adapt.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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