Licensed Psychologist - Columbus OH

Affirmations Psychological Services, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Psychologist to join our team in Columbus, OH. 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.

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. 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.
 

Affirmations Psychological Services has been providing psychological and therapeutic support for the Columbus community since 1984. Our mission is to remain solid, viable, and relevant for the next 40 years. In our 40 plus years, Affirmations has become well-known for the special understanding we offer to people with diverse cultural, ethnic, spiritual and racial backgrounds along with our dedicated work in the LGBTQIA communities. 

Affirmations offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and consultation with other therapists of diverse specialties and backgrounds.
 

As a Licensed Psychologist, you will treat a wide variety of presenting concerns that reflect the needs of our diverse client population, including the LGBTQIA community. You will provide clients with individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We treat clients across the developmental lifespan, from early childhood through adulthood.

This is a full-time (.7 to 1.0) position that offer the ability to split your time between working remotely from home doing telehealth sessions and seeing clients in person in one of our downtown Columbus offices. You can also flex your schedule to meet your needs and the needs of our clients. This is a salaried position with the potential for quarterly bonuses. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Form therapeutic relationships with clients based on empathy, understanding, and collaboration 
• Conduct outpatient psychological evaluations, screenings, and assessments for common mental health concerns
• Identify client diagnoses and appropriate interventions 
• Provide evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and supportive therapy
• Approach treatment through a trauma-informed lens and offer trauma-specific treatments, i.e.,  EMDR, CPT 
• Provide therapy and assessment for clients with neurodiverse backgrounds
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Participate in collaborative staff and case consultation meetings
   

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:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD)
• Active, unrestricted Licensed Psychologist (LP) in the state of Ohio
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of clinical experience, post licensure
• Experience providing outpatient therapy for individuals, couples, families, and/or groups
• Experience providing clinical services to diverse clientele such as individuals identifying as LGBTQIA and/or neurodiverse
• Demonstrated ability to use digital systems such as MS Office Suite and Electronic Health Records Systems (EHRs) to communicate professionally and complete clinical documentation
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative 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.