Licensed Outpatient Therapist

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Licensed Outpatient Therapist

Requisition number: 2377527 Job category: Behavioral Primary location: Mankato, Minnesota Date posted: 07/22/2026 Overtime status: Non-exempt Travel: No

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CARE Counseling, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Therapist to join our team in Mankato, MN. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you"ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

This position is based onsite with flexibility for telehealth sessions at home. Some evening and/or Saturday availability is preferred.

In this role, you will:

• Serve a diverse patient population while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes
• Practice with clinical autonomy backed by a nationally recognized healthcare organization
• Benefit from a strong referral network and consistent patient demand
• Enjoy flexible scheduling options and dedicated operational support
• Access opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments and provide outpatient therapy to individuals and families with a wide range of mental health and substance use concerns
• Deliver evidence-based treatment using approaches such as CBT, DBT, and other therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient"s needs
• Track patient progress and treatment outcomes, making adjustments to care plans as clinically appropriate
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic medical record
• Support patient access and practice growth by participating in provider marketing initiatives, including the creation and maintenance of professional online profiles

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation with hourly pay and uncapped productivity incentives
• Flexible work options and paid time off when you need it
• Comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, family support programs, and wellness resources
• Professional development support with continuing education (CE) reimbursement and dedicated learning time
• Career growth opportunities within a nationally recognized healthcare organization

We are committed to supporting your well-being and professional growth. Benefits and eligibility may vary by role.

Required Qualification:

• Master"s-level clinician licensed in Minnesota as an LPCC, LICSW, or LMFT. Licenses must be active and unrestricted

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional experience providing behavioral health services, post master"s degree
• Experience providing outpatient therapy to individuals and/or families
• Experience conducting diagnostic assessments
• Experience with treatment planning
• Experience maintaining a caseload
• Experience entering pertinent information in Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems
• Experience using athenaOne (formerly Athena EMR)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel

Pay Range: $69,100 - $103,800 annual total cash target pay

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full time employment and generally follows the range above, includes earnings from hourly pay (00/hr) and incentive pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you"ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives."

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