Remote Behavioral Therapist — Evidence-Based Virtual Care

UnitedHealth Group; Warwick (RI); Remote; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Behavioral Care offers a flexible, remote-care role focused on evidence-based behavioral health services across the U.S. You will provide virtual therapy with a collaborative care team, maintaining HIPAA compliance and detailed documentation.

The position requires a Master’s in psychology or related field and a Rhode Island license (LICSW/LMHC/LMFT), with 15–19 hours per week. Compensation reflects a comprehensive benefits package and remote-work policy.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver remote measurement informed care through evidence-based models of treatment
• Monitor participant progress and document session notes
• Coordinate care resources and obtain consent/authorization forms
• Identify and respond to high-risk participant encounters following company protocols
• Participate in supervisor meetings and training sessions
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and complete annual training

Skills

Compassionate care

Evidence-based practice

HIPAA compliance

Virtual care delivery

Education

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

LICSW

LMHC

LMFT

Tools

EHR system

Job description

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Behavioral Care offers a flexible, remote-care role focused on evidence-based behavioral health services across the U.S. You will provide virtual therapy with a collaborative care team, maintaining HIPAA compliance and detailed documentation.

The position requires a Master’s in psychology or related field and a Rhode Island license (LICSW/LMHC/LMFT), with 15–19 hours per week. Compensation reflects a comprehensive benefits package and remote-work policy.