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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. As an Independent Licensed Therapist, you will be responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients in an in-person, office-based environment. This position is within our Refresh Mental Health (RMH) organization, which provides a variety of behavioral and mental health treatments, including individual and group therapy, medication management, and intensive outpatient programs. We seek a full-time and part-time Independent Licensed Therapist for our Braintree, Massachusetts location.Primary Responsibilities:Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disordersProvide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions using treatment 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 complicationsYou'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: Clear and active LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT licensed in MassachusettsExperience with health psychologyExperience working with children or adolescentsExperience with couples or family counselingComfortable working with a wide range of clinical presentationsProven ability to work with patients in person and telehealthOnsite in Braintree, MATelehealth option 1-2 days a week if full-time. Additional days on-site Preferred Qualification: 2+ years of clinical experience treating patients with behavioral health conditionsHospital based experienceSolid computer and basic technology skills Proven ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patient and other members of the care team Proven solid grasp of technology solutions and tools and ability to adaptProven evidence of working effectively and collaboratively with colleaguesProven to be self-motivated, ambitious, and able to quickly build rapport with clientsAt 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: OptumCare is an Equal Employment OpportunityAffirmative Action employers 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. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.