Per Diem Virtual Therapist - Remote - Rhode Island

Optum; Warwick (RI); Remote; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Per Diem Virtual Therapist (Remote) in Rhode Island to deliver evidence-based, remote behavioral health care. You will work with a multidisciplinary team and provide treatment, coordination, and documentation through an EHR, while upholding HIPAA policies.

The role requires a master’s degree in a counseling field and an active RI license (LICSW/LMHC/LMFT), with 15–19 hours per week available. This is a remote, national opportunity with strong benefits and policy support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related counseling field.
• Current, active and unrestricted license in Rhode Island (LICSW/LMHC/LMFT).
• Ability to maintain 15–19 hours per week remotely.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remote measurement-informed care through evidence-based models.
• Monitor participant progress and document session notes.
• Coordinate care resources and obtain necessary consents.
• Identify and respond to high-risk situations per protocol.
• Attend supervisor meetings, trainings, and town halls.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and complete annual training.

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Per Diem Virtual Therapist - Remote - Rhode Island (2377594)

Opportunities with Optum Behavioral Care are focused on improving millions of lives through technology-enabled behavioral health care. start a rewarding career where we strive to provide simple access to various behavioral health care services. 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 whileCaring. Connecting. And 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 license in the state of Rhode Island
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Ability to maintain a consistent minimum of 15 hours a week, and a maximum of 19 hours a week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven interest and ability to obtain additional state licenses based on business need
• Proven flexibility and the ability to embrace change within a constantly evolving business
• Proven 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.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

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.