Physician

Life Strategies Counseling Inc, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Physician to join our team in Jonesboro, AR. 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.

Life Strategies Counseling Inc, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Physician to join our team in Jonesboro, AR. We have per diem and part time opportunities available with potential to grow to full time. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a Physician, you will be providing care in a direct, hands-on capacity while gaining valuable experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides medication management and assessments
• Crisis response to new and existing outpatient clients 
• Develops individual evaluations based upon assessment data

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:

• Board certified pediatrician or family medicine
• Experience in treating psychiatric conditions such as: ADHD, depression and anxiety

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Board certified or board eligible Psychiatrist  
• Experience with supervising Nurse Practitioners
• Experience with various age groups (children, adolescents, adults)
• Ability to travel to all locations throughout Arkansas

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.