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UnitedHealth Group Psychologist in Los Angeles, California
Optum CA, (formerly Refresh) is seeking a Psychologist to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a Limited License Psychologist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. This position is in an outpatient clinical setting where you will interact directly with patients. You will quickly build rapport with patients and coordinate care with internal and external providers by forming excellent provider-patient alliances.
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct psychological assessments and interpret results
Establish treatment plans goals with measurable steps for client
Provide individual, group and family therapy
Lead crisis intervention methods and provide insight into the development of functional assessments and behavioral intervention plans
Complete clinical documentation according to policy
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:
Licensed MA/MS in Psychology
Master's Level Psychologist / Must have an active LLP licensure in CA
Ability to provide a minimum of 15 scheduled visits per week
Some evening sessions and Saturday appointments are expected
Preferred Qualification:
Experience with children or adolescents
Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families
Solid computer and basic technology skills
Proven to be competent with a wide range of clinical presentations
Proven to be self-motivated and independent clinician
Proven ability to build rapport with clients quickly
Demonstrated a history of professional growth and development
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.