Mental Health Therapist - LCSW, LPC, LMFT

Optum; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work models

Medical, dental, vision, and mental/bi

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Elevate Mental Health, part of Optum, is seeking a Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our Mesa team. You’ll provide evidence‑based treatment for diverse patients, with both in‑office and telehealth options to support accessibility.

We value autonomy, collaboration, and ongoing professional development, with a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off. Join us to improve behavioral health care delivery for our communities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field.
• Active, unrestricted license (LCSW/LMFT/LPC) in Arizona.
• 2+ years of professional behavioral health experience.
• Experience providing direct psychotherapy to individuals and families.
• Proficiency with Excel, Outlook and Athena RMS (or other EHRs).
• Ability to provide psychotherapy services in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Provide evidence‑based treatment (CBT, DBT, and other modalities).
• Track treatment response and monitor symptom changes.
• Maintain accurate EMR/clinical documentation per regulatory requirements.

Skills

Spanish (bilingual)

Independent & collaborative

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related counseling field

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Athena RMS / EHRs

Job description

Mesa, AZ | Part of Optum

Elevate Mental Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join our team in Mesa, AZ. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you will be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

In 2025, Northlight Counseling Associates of Arizona, located in Phoenix and Mesa, and Phoenix Mental Health and Wellness of Arizona, located in Phoenix, Show Low and Flagstaff joined forces to become Elevate Mental Health. Together, Elevate Mental Health proudly provides comprehensive medication management and counseling services, both virtually and in-office, to individuals and families throughout Arizona.

Our Purpose is to help transform behavioral health care delivery for the better of individuals, families and the greater health care system.

Our Vision is for individuals and families to easily access innovative and integrated behavioral health care when, where, and how they need it.

As a Licensed Clinical Therapist, you will provide evidence-based treatment for a broad range of mental health conditions, reflecting the needs of a diverse patient population. We offer flexible solutions designed to support both clinicians and the communities they serve. Our organization provides the infrastructure and support that enables therapists to focus on delivering quality patient care.

This Role Is Ideal For Clinicians Who:

• Are comfortable providing care both in person and via telehealth within an integrated setting serving patients with behavioral health needs
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and remain organized while managing a focused caseload
• Value autonomy and flexibility in setting a weekly
• Are interested in contributing to a mission-driven organization focused on high-quality client care
• Appreciate comprehensive administrative support, including credentialing and business operations
• Seeking professional development opportunities and participation in consultation and supervision groups
• Can effectively deliver evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions to outpatient clients (individuals, couples, and families) with varying levels of readiness for change

Why Optum Behavioral Care

At Optum Behavioral Care, we prioritize clinician well-being, career growth, and innovation in care delivery. We offer a comprehensive benefits and rewards package that may include:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work models and paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Family support and wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time
• CE/CEU and licensure renewal reimbursement
• Career development opportunities within a growing organization

What You'll Do

• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders
• Provide treatment using evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and other modalities
• Track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in symptoms or complications
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements

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
• Clear, active and unrestricted license that allows you to practice without supervision (LCSW, LMFT, or LPC) in Arizona

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional experience post master's degree providing behavioral health services
• Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness
• Ability to provide psychotherapy services in Spanish

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.

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 (25/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.

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.