Behavioral Health Specialist - Optum, Appleton (Hiring Immediately) Job at Optum, Appleton, WI

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  • Optum
  • Appleton, WI

Job Description

Sherman Counseling, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatrist to join our team in Appleton, WI. 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.

Sherman Counseling is one of Wisconsin's leading counseling centers. Our experienced team of professionals offers a wide variety of comprehensive outpatient resources including cognitive behavioral therapy, marriage and family counseling, Brainspotting therapy, psychotherapy, group therapy; and individual counseling for children, teens, adults and seniors.

As a Psychiatrist , you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing medications for behavioral health and psychological disorders. This is an outpatient clinical environment where you will interact directly with patients.


This is a 1.0 FTE position (28 billable / 40 total hours per week) that offers the ability to flex your schedule to meet your needs and the needs of the client. The position is based out of our center at  W6152 Aerotech Drive in Appleton, WI and may include supporting and/or working at other local centers. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Appleton, WI. Opportunities to occasionally work from home doing telehealth sessions may be considered. This is a salaried position with quarterly bonus potential after six months of employment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Perform acute and long-term psychiatric care, including:

  • Assessments, diagnoses, treatment, and management of mental health conditions
  • Communicating condition information
  • Preventative care
  • Understanding patient medical history, current mental health status, serious mental illness symptoms, behavioral disorders, chronic disease, substance abuse, and other factors impacting mental health
  • Creating and updating treatment plans
  • Clinical documentation
  • Medication management
  • Medication administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Psychotherapy
  • Crisis intervention
  • Promoting mental health awareness
  • Educating patient and families
  • Collaborating with healthcare professionals
  • Ordering and interpreting lab tests and diagnostic testing
  • Making referrals
  • Supervision, if applicable 

  Benefits Include :

  • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401K and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 23 days of PTO, 8 paid company holidays, and 1 floating hoiday
  • Continuing education and license renewal fee reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program and free Calm app membership
  • Peloton and gym membership discounts
  • And more!

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:

  • M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
  • Active, unrestricted Psychiatrist license in the state of Wisconsin
  • Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license for prescribing controlled substances
  • Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or ability to obtain within 90 days
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 
  • Eligible to enroll in the Medicare program as a provider or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable)
  • Reside within commuting distance of Appleton, WI
  • Willing and able to work on-site at W6152 Aerotech Drive in Appleton, WI in addition to other local centers, if applicable

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of clinical experience treating adolescents and/or adults
  • Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation including MS Office Suite and Athena RMS or other Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
  • Knowledge of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
  • Knowledge of Spravato
  • Willingness and ability to be a collaborating physician with PMHNPs

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.]]> <

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