Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Kirkland, WA
Company: Optum
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and
resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a
culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers,
comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come
make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance
health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring.
Connecting. Growing together. -
Peninsula Psychological Center, part of the Optum family of
businesses, is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to join our team in
Kirkland, WA. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll
be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for
everyone.
As a Licensed Social Worker, you will treat a wide variety of
mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse
patient population. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the
unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From
clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations
such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows
our providers to focus on what matters - providing care.
If you are located in Kirkland, WA, you will have the flexibility
to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance
abuse disorders
Provide treatment for mental health conditions using various
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
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and
clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory
requirements
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We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a
comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying
eligibility based on role, including:
Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive
bonuses
Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it
Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k
matching, and other family support and wellness resources
Professional development with tuition reimbursement and dedicated
learning time to advance your career
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:
Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling
field
Clear, active and unrestricted license (LCSW, LICSW, LISW) in the
state of practice
Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare
program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to
starting a new position
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of professional social work / clinical experience post
master's degree
Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals
and families
Experience working with computers for professional communication
and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other
EHRs)
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with
equal effectiveness
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to
UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually
based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors
including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work
experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with
all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary,
UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice
of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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