Mental Health Director - Hybrid

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.

If you are located in NYC, you will have the flexibility to work hybrid as you take on some tough challenges.
This position will require working in the office 3 days a week - 156 William Street; NY, NY

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide mental health care services
• Examine and diagnose patients with mental health conditions
• Counsel and educate patients and families about conditions
• Formulate treatment plans using evidence based therapies and pharmacotherapy if indicated
• Coordination of care with specialists and other ancillary services
• Completes all clinical documentation in a timely manner
• Participate in and opine on cases presented in multi-disciplinary case rounds
• Provide subject matter expertise and input for mental health policy development in support of WTC Health Program
• Lead the provision of mental health services in clinic and via Telehealth
• Perform all duties and functions in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations
• Demonstrate ability to maintain productive working relationships with team members, other internal and external customers, and management team
• Leans and maintains an in-depth knowledge of all facets of WTC Health Program, including the Zadroga Act, policies and procedures, codebooks and processes, as well as Optum processes, policies, and procedures. Ensures compliance with government regulation, business policies, and Program standards

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practioner
• Active and unrestricted NYS license
• 5+ years clinical experience
• 2+ years leadership experience
• Experience using online references and accessing professional (clinical and regulatory) internet sites
• Computer and typing proficiency, including MS office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Proven ability to prescribe and provide care without supervision
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in the office 3 days a week - 156 William St.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in coverage determinations (prior authorizations)
• Experience in workforce modeling
• Managed care background
• Demonstrates proficiency in utilization of Electronic Health Record (EHR)

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.