Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Company: Optum
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: July 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Life Changes Group, part of the Optum family of businesses is
seeking a Licensed Clinical Psychologist - PhD, PsyD to join our
team in Cambridge, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization
that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of
the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our
vision to make healthcare better for everyone. 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 As a Licensed Clinical
Psychologist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health
conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient
population. You will quickly build rapport with patients and
coordinate care with internal and external providers by forming
excellent provider-patient alliances. The Psychologist position is
in an outpatient clinical setting where you will interact directly
with patients. Primary Responsibilities: - Conduct individual,
family or group therapy sessions based on ethical and medical
necessity guidelines - Develop and coordinate a clinical treatment
program for the diagnosis, treatment, or referral of patients
presenting mental health conditions - Conduct psychological
assessments and interpret results - Involve patient and/or family
in treatment planning as appropriate - 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: - Active and unrestricted
(PhD, PsyD) license in the state of practice - 2 years of
experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals,
families and groups - Ability to commute to the location in-person
Preferred Qualification: - Significant experience evaluating adults
and/or children in an outpatient clinical setting - Experience with
health psychology - Experience working with computers for
professional communication and medical documentation - Excel,
Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs) - Knowledge and experience in
providing neuropsychological, CBT, and other evidence-based
interventions - Comfortable working with a wide range of clinical
presentations - Comfortable completing diagnostic assessments,
general psychiatric testing, and providing direct therapy in an
outpatient clinical setting Together, we are bringing high-end
medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions
to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach
addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients
wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care
anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless
health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team,
it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring.
Connecting. Growing together. OptumCare 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. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning
employment.
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