Part-Time Licensed Therapist - Remote

Optum; Long Beach (CA); Remote; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming behavioral health care through technology-enabled solutions. As a compassionate therapist, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of your patients by focusing on actionable skills and fostering healthy habits. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while collaborating with a supportive team of coaches and clinical supervisors. This role emphasizes patient care over paperwork, allowing you to truly connect with individuals seeking help. Embrace this chance to contribute to a meaningful mission in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Set your own hours

Free CEUs

Cross licensing reimbursement

Support with scheduling and billing

Qualifications

• Must be independently licensed in California.
• Minimum of 10 hours per week availability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remote care through an 8-week evidence-based program.
• Manage a caseload of at least 10 participants.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Clinical Licensure in California

Malpractice Insurance

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Job description

Opportunities with AbleTo, part of the Optum family of businesses, are focused on improving millions of lives through technology-enabled behavioral health care. Start a rewarding career where your work will bridge the gap between need and treatment. Join us in making care more accessible and affordable through convenient telehealth available in all 50 states. Be part of a team that's driven by the passion we share for helping people get better and stay better. Help us make a meaningful and lasting impact while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You're a compassionate therapist who shares in our ambitious mission to transform behavioral health care. You want to make a difference and spend more time with patients than with paperwork. You appreciate a collaborative environment with a support system of coaches and clinical supervisors. You want to help participants focus on actionable skills and build healthy, life-long habits through structured, evidence-based protocols.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Must be independently licensed in California.

1099 Contract

Fixed Rates below are based on California Residency (these are non-negotiable): $80/initial session | $60 for follow-up sessions

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver remote care throughout an 8-week evidence-based program


• Manage a caseload of a minimum of 10 participants in treatment


• Monitor participant progress, provide follow-up communications and care coordination recommendations, and document session notes


• Participate as a member of the care team and assist participants as needed with accessing resources, as well as obtaining consent and authorization forms


• Identify and respond to high-risk participant encounters with elevated safety concerns, following company protocols


• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with supervisors, monthly team meetings, and Town Halls


• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality as described in HIPAA Privacy & Security policies, and ensure compliance with annual training requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Active, independent clinical licensure in California in one of the following categories:
  
  
  
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Current Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT only in CA)
  
  
  
  


• A minimum of 10 hours per week within the hours of 9a-8pm local time. The 10 hours may be completed during the week or on weekends. Candidate can choose the set schedule that works for them, but it needs to be consistent once chosen (no flexibility once set)


• Must carry your own Malpractice Insurance


• NPI Number

Preferred Qualification:

• Clinical experience conducting psychotherapy utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other solution-focused approaches

Perks

• Set your own hours within the hours of 8a-8pm local time including weekends; (10 hour weekly minimum to 24 hours)


• Free CEUs and cross licensing reimbursement


• Support with scheduling and billing

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

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

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