Optum · 6 days ago
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$50K/yr - $89K/yrOptum is part of a family of businesses focused on making healthcare better for everyone. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to provide evidence-based clinical services and support client treatment within their Behavioral Care team.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
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
Form effective therapeutic alliances, supporting each client's unique needs and goals, with the result in positively impacting client outcomes and retention
Demonstrate advanced level of clinical knowledge and modeling as it relates to the individual's goals, treatment plan and diagnosis
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 CARE Counseling policy and practices
Providing one-to-one supportive counseling, observe client behavior, physical and emotional symptoms and perform behavioral management interventions, as needed
Participates in creating an overall positive atmosphere with other staff and clients
Attends and actively participates in clinical supervision, group consultation, 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, resulting in an average quota of 26 points weekly
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree in Behavioral Science/related field (Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Education, etc.) by the start of the fellowship
In the process of working toward independent licensure (LP) and be in good standing with their respective licensing board (State of Minnesota)
Basic understanding of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Proven ability to adhere to the following work model: 22 client contact hours per week, 5 days per week, 40 hours per week
Proven ability to work in office (must complete all work at one consistent site)
Legally authorized to work in the US without any restrictions. Proof will be required
Preferred
Experience in outpatient mental health
Experience in clinical documentation
Diagnostic assessment experience
Experienced in treatment planning and maintaining a caseload
Experience entering pertinent information in electronic health records (EHR) systems
Experience reading and interpreting information, such as reports, general correspondence, professional publications, and government regulations, with the ability to share with others as needed
Experience reading, interpreting and applying/modeling general information from policy and procedure manuals and other compliance related information
Experience presenting information and responding to questions from internal and external stakeholders which can or may include community providers, medical professionals, management, peers, family members and clients
Proven knowledge of the effects of mental illness and seeks information from a wide variety of disciplines applicable to the treatment of persons with mental illness
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
Founded in 2011
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
J
Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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