Optum Behavioral Health Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Arlington and Marysville, WA | Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Monday-Friday | No weekends or holidays

Optum Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to join our team in Marysville and Arlington, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization dedicated to transforming the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you will play an integral role in advancing our mission to make healthcare better for everyone.

This position is embedded directly within Western Washington Medical Group primary care practice, offering a unique opportunity to deliver behavioral health care at the point where patients most often seek treatment. The Behavioral Health Clinician functions as a core member of a multidisciplinary care team and practices within the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), an innovative, evidence based framework that emphasizes close collaboration among therapists, primary care providers, and psychiatric consultants.

In this role, you will provide direct, evidence based behavioral health treatment to adult patients integrating brief psychotherapy, collaborative care planning, and ongoing symptom monitoring to improve outcomes through accessible, coordinated, and measurement based care.

You will be supported by Optum Behavioral Care's clinical and operational teams as you work at the intersection of mental and physical health, helping patients achieve better outcomes through integrated, whole person care.

This role is ideal for clinicians who:

• Enjoy being embedded in respected primary care or medical practice and working as part of a collaborative, team-based care model
• Are comfortable providing care in person and via telehealth within an integrated setting serving patients with behavioral health needs
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and remain organized while managing a focused caseload
• Value brief, evidence-based interventions and tracking measurable patient outcomes while delivering high-quality care
• Appreciates structured schedules and flexibility, whole-person care, and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization
• Are licensed or provisionally licensed and are interested in receiving clinical supervision while pursuing independent licensure

Why Optum Behavioral Care

At Optum Behavioral Care, we prioritize clinician well being, career growth, and innovation in care delivery. We offer a comprehensive benefits and rewards package that may include:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work models and generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Family support and wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time
• CE/CEU and licensure renewal reimbursement
• Career development opportunities across a fast growing organization

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide brief, evidence based behavioral health interventions using in person and virtual modalities
• Screen, assess, and diagnose common mental health and substance use disorders
• Collaborate closely with primary care providers, psychiatric consultants, and care team members
• Track patient progress using measurement based care and adjust treatment as needed
• Support psychotropic medication management by monitoring adherence, side effects, and treatment response
• Participate in regular psychiatric case consultations and communicate recommendations to providers
• Develop relapse prevention and self management plans for patients ready for discharge from active care
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow collaborative care workflows

Required Qualifications:

• Active, unrestricted behavioral health license in the state of Washington (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT or LSWAIC)
• 1+ years of experience providing behavioral health treatment to adult and pediatric patients
• Experience assessing and treating common mental health conditions
• Comfortable delivering brief, evidence-based interventions
• Comfortable working with diverse patient populations across mental health and medical conditions
• Interest in working in a multidisciplinary, team-based care model

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.