Mental Health Director - Hybrid - New York

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum Serve Health Services (OSHS) is one of three businesses under Optum Serve. Optum Serve provides health care services and proven expertise to help federal government agencies modernize the U.S. health system and improve the health and well-being of Americans. By joining Optum Serve you are part of the family of companies that makes UnitedHealth Group a leader across most major segments in the U.S. health care system.

OSHS specializes in creating and managing health care programs through on-location services, patient specific in clinic appointments, telehealth assessments, or any combination based on customer need. OSHS’s customizable solutions serve the diverse needs of commercial customers, as well as federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services.

As a Mental Health Director, you will care for members of the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program enrolled at our William Street Clinic Clinical Center of Excellence. This is a multifaceted role that is highly rewarding as your work is helping people live healthier lives. The Mental Health Director is responsible for programming, planning, and oversight of the Behavioral Health Program at the WSC. This includes the development and implementation of a high-quality assessment and treatment program with a trauma-focus, as well as strategic planning, program administration, and policy development in partnership with the Medical Director. This role will include a 60/40 administrative/clinical split, performing diagnostic evaluations for mental health conditions and delivering treatment using evidence-based therapeutic interventions to patients at all levels of acuity.

If you are located in New york, you will have the flexibility to work remotely*, as well as work in the office as you take on some tough challenges.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed Psychologist or LCSW
• Active and unrestricted New York License
• 5+ years of clinical experience
• 5+ years providing trauma-focused care; training and experience in providing Evidence-Based treatment for Trauma/PTSD
• 2+ years of experience in a clinical leadership/program management role
• Experience developing/implementing behavioral health programs/providing clinical supervision
• Experience using online clinical references and accessing professional (clinical and regulatory) internet sites
• Computer and typing proficiency including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Coverage Determinations (prior authorization)
• Managed Care background
• Demonstrates proficiency in utilization of Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.