Affirmations Psychological Services, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Licensed Therapist to join our team in Columbus, OH. 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, youll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. Were 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. Were connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, its your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Licensed Therapist, you will treat a wide variety of presenting concerns that reflect the needs of our diverse client population, including the LGBTQIA+ community. You will provide clients with individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We treat clients across the developmental lifespan, from early childhood through adulthood.

Affirmations Psychological Services has been providing psychological and therapeutic support for the Columbus community since 1984. Our mission is to remain solid, viable, and relevant for the next 40 years. In our 40 plus years, Affirmations has become well-known for the special understanding we offer to people with diverse cultural, ethnic, spiritual and racial backgrounds along with our dedicated work in the LGBTQIA+ communities. Affirmations offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and consultation with other therapists of diverse specialties and backgrounds.

This is a full-time (.7 to 1.0) position that offers the ability to split your time between seeing clients in person at one of our downtown Columbus offices and working from home doing telehealth sessions. Candidates must live within commuting distance of Columbus, OH. You will have the ability to flex your schedule to meet your needs and the needs of our clients. This is a salaried position with the potential for quarterly bonuses.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Form therapeutic relationships with clients based on empathy, understanding, and collaboration
• Conduct outpatient psychological evaluations, screenings, and assessments for common mental health concerns
• Identify client diagnoses and appropriate interventions
• Provide evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and supportive therapy
• Approach treatment through a trauma-informed lens and offer trauma-specific treatments, i.e., EMDR, CPT
• Provide therapy and assessment for clients with neurodiverse backgrounds
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Participate in collaborative staff and case consultation meetings

Benefits Include:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous PTO in addition to 8 paid company holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Continuing education and license renewal fee reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and free Calm app subscription
• Peloton and gym membership discounts
• And more!

Youll 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:

• Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related counseling field
• Active, unrestricted, independent clinical license in the state of Ohio: LPCC, LPCC-S, LISW, or LISW-S
• Reside within commuting distance of Columbus, OH

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of clinical experience, post licensure
• Experience providing outpatient therapy for individuals, couples, families, and/or groups
• Experience providing clinical services to diverse clientele such as individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+ and/or neurodiverse
• Demonstrated ability to use digital systems such as MS Office Suite and Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems to communicate professionally and complete clinical documentation
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Groups Telecommuter Policy

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

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