Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPC) - Per Diem

Optum; Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work models

401(k) with company match

Family support and wellness resources

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Elevate, part of the Optum family, is seeking a per diem Mental Health Therapist in Show Low, AZ. You will provide evidence-based treatment for a diverse patient population and support both clinicians and communities with flexible, integrated care delivery.

The role involves delivering CBT/DBT and other modalities, conducting assessments, and maintaining compliant documentation in a fast-paced team setting. Licensure in AZ is required; telehealth options are available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field required.
• Active, unrestricted license to practice in Arizona (LCSW/LMFT/LPC) required.
• Experience delivering evidence-based psychotherapy and telehealth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen and treat patients for a range of mental health conditions.
• Deliver evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, etc.) in person or via telehealth.
• Maintain compliant EMR documentation and track treatment progress.
• Collaborate with a team and participate in supervision and development.

Skills

Telehealth

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

Education

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

Active, unrestricted AZ clinical license (LCSW/LMFT/LPC)

Tools

Excel

Athena RMS or other EHRs

Outlook

Job description

Elevate, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a per diem Mental Health Therapist to join our team in Show Low, 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.

As a Mental Health 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

Benefits

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
• 401(k) with company match
• Family support and wellness resources
• 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
• Active, unrestricted clinical license that allows you to practice without supervision in Arizona: LCSW, LMFT, or LPC)

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 Electronic Health Record systems (EHRs)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness

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.