Behavioral Health Clinician; LMSW

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Glendale, Goodyear and Surprise, AZ| Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Optum Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to join our team in Glendale, Goodyear and Surprise, AZ. 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 a primary care practice, offering a unique opportunity to deliver behavioral health services where patients most often seek care. Providers may support multiple locations, including Surprise Community Center, Goodyear Community Center, and Glendale Clinic.

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, including the geriatric population, 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.

• 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

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:

• 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

• 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

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