Associate-Level Mental Health Therapist

Eugene Center for Stress and Anxiety, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to join our team in Eugene, OR. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. 

As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. 

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are currently seeking associate-level applicants who are interested in learning evidence-based treatment for anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, as well as providing anti-oppressive treatment for gender diverse clients. This position is made possible in part by a grant from OHA related to providing culturally-specific services.

Associate-level staff will divide their time between direct client care, administrative tasks, supervision, staff meetings, and didactic trainings. All associates will integrate multicultural humility, trauma-informed, and anti-oppression into their work. Supervised hours accrued will fulfill the supervised practice requirements for licensure in the state of Oregon. This is a unique opportunity for motivated individuals to develop their clinical skills in a collaborative, supportive learning environment.

General Role Description: 

As an associate therapist at ECAS, you will provide comprehensive mental health services, including mental, behavioral, and psychological treatment, to patients and families. You will develop, review, and implement treatment plans for mental health disorders.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Regularly perform intakes, diagnostic evaluations, prepare and monitor treatment planning while engaging in appropriate client therapy practices and following guidance provided by one’s supervisor
• Engage in crisis interventions, stabilization, and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or other emotional and/or behavioral responses while prioritizing client safety
• Timely and accurately document all client interactions as dictated by law, ethical standards, board requirements and ECAS policy and practices
• Participates in creating an overall positive atmosphere with other staff and clients
• Attends and actively participates in clinical supervision, group consultation, didactics, team meetings, and other meetings as required by position, demonstrating preparation, timeliness, and professionalism
• Demonstrate a willingness to incorporate supervisor and leadership feedback to continuously improve standards of client care
• Accurately track and document hours elated to preparation and completion of any licensing efforts, if applicable
• Maintain a full client caseload and additional responsibilities as assigned
• Demonstrate interest in strengthening multicultural orientation and cultural comfort, and engaging in multicultural opportunities during and outside of clinical work
• Form effective therapeutic alliances, supporting each client’s unique needs and goals, with the result in positively impacting client outcomes and retention
• Demonstrate level of clinical knowledge and modeling at developmental level as it relates to the individual’s goals, treatment plan and diagnosis

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 social work (MSW), Psychology, counseling or equivalent human services graduate degree
• Must have an approved supervision contract with the licensing board for your licensure prior at the start of your position

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals 
• Experience working with gender-diverse individuals
• Experience treating anxiety and/or OCD using evidence based treatment
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness

The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.