QMHP Behavioral Health Therapist

Eugene Center for Anxiety and Stress of Oregon, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a QMHP Behavioral Health Therapist to join our team in Eugene, OR. 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.

ECAS has a vibrant training program, made up of QMHPs, pre-licensed masters-level associates, and postdoctoral residents. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic doctoral students in Clinical or Counseling Psychology Ph.D. programs who have a Master's degree to join our team in our Evidence-based Treatment (EBT) track. QMHPs in the EBT track will develop competency in evidence-based treatment of Anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, with an emphasis on exposure-based treatments (specifically, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention). Our program provides QMHPs with intentional and high-quality training in the gold-standard treatments for our specialty areas while also integrating how societal and cultural factors shape and impact mental health. We are currently recruiting for our 2026-2027 cohort year.

Eugene Center for Anxiety and Stress is a training-oriented, specialty behavioral health clinic that provides evidence-based, inclusive, and multiculturally sensitive treatment and assessment services to the Eugene-Springfield community. As a specialty therapy clinic, we are particularly interested in clinicians with experience treating anxiety, OCD, and PTSD from a third-wave CBT approach and a background utilizing exposure therapy. Our assessment clinic provides opportunities for psychological or neuropsychological assessment across the lifespan, with a range of referral questions (Autism and ADHD being the most commonly requested evaluations). Learn more about us on our website: www.eugeneanxiety.com

This role will be mostly in office working 15 to 16 hours per week (10 billable client sessions weekly, remaining hours for training and administrative tasks). September 2026 start date based on applicant's schedule and needs. Externship requires a minimum one-year commitment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide individual therapy to adults seeking treatment for anxiety, OCD, and PTSD using evidence-based practices, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
• Timely and accurately document all client interactions as dictated by law, ethical standards, board requirements and ECAS policy and practices
• Participates in creating an overall positive atmosphere with other staff and clients
• Attends and actively participates in clinical supervision, group consultation, didactics, team meetings, and other meetings as required by position, demonstrating preparation, timeliness, and professionalism
• Demonstrate a willingness to incorporate supervisor and leadership feedback to continuously improve standards of client care
• Accurately track and document hours
• Maintain a full client caseload and additional responsibilities as assigned
• Demonstrate interest in strengthening multicultural orientation and cultural comfort, and engaging in multicultural opportunities during and outside of clinical work

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:

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
• Current enrollment in a Ph.D. program in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology
• 2+ years of providing individual therapy at the graduate level for the EBT track

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing evidence-based treatment for Anxiety, OCD, or PTSD for the EBT track
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and 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. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.38 to $36.44 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At 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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.