Behavioral Health Clinician or Therapist - Kirkland, WA

Optum
United States, Washington, Kirkland
Apr 01, 2025
As a Licensed Clinical Therapist / Independent Licensed Therapist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will provide patients with behavioral and mental health treatments, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs. Primary Responsibilities: Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management Participate in enriching the training experience of our graduate students Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders Provide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions using treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications Opportunities to represent the practice in community presentations and lectures Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements Required Qualifications: Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field Clear, active and unrestricted license (LICSW, LMFT, LMHC, or LPC) in the state of practice