Per Diem Virtual Therapist - Remote

Careerwebsite; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

OptumCare in the United States is seeking a compassionate therapist to deliver remote behavioral health services to a diverse patient population, using evidence-based practices and virtual care.

You will join a collaborative team of wellness coaches, clinical supervisors, and behavioral health providers, providing support and care coordination while maintaining patient confidentiality in a telehealth setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field.
• Current, active and unrestricted independent license in Nebraska (LIMHP or LMHP).
• Ability to maintain a consistent minimum of 15 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remote measurement informed care through evidence-based models of treatment.
• Monitor participant progress, provide follow-up communications and care coordination notes.
• Assist participants with accessing resources and obtaining consent forms.
• Identify high-risk situations and follow safety protocols.
• Attend meetings with supervisors, trainings, and Town Halls.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and complete annual training.

Education

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

Nebraska Licenses – LIMHP

Nebraska Licenses – LMHP

EHR documentation skills

Tools

EHR system

Job description

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You're a compassionate therapist who shares our ambitious mission to transform behavioral health care. You want to make a difference and spend more time focused on patients. You appreciate a collaborative environment with a support system of behavioral wellness coaches, other behavioral health providers, and clinical supervisors. You want to provide virtual behavioral services to a variety of patients using evidence-based practices and interventions.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver remote measurement informed care through evidence-based models of 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, training sessions, and Town Halls
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality as described in HIPAA Privacy & Security policies, and ensure compliance with annual training 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
• Current, active and unrestricted independent license in the state of Nebraska
• Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP)
• Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP)
• Ability to maintain a consistent minimum of 15 hours a week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest and ability to obtain additional state licenses based on business need
• Flexibility and the ability to embrace change within a constantly evolving business
• Passionate about impacting lives and the future of behavioral care
• Proven ability to provide care virtually and work independently as well as collaborating in clinical groups
• Proven excellent computer literacy skills and efficient in documenting clinical notes via an EHR system

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

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.

Application Deadline:

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

OptumCare 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.

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