Remote Mental Health Therapist LPC / LCSW

Optum; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Licensed Therapist in Pittsburgh, PA. You will play a critical role delivering compassionate behavioral health care, focused on holistic patient needs. The position offers flexible hours, remote work opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values professional growth and impactful patient interactions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a therapist in Pennsylvania.
• Experience with CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy methods.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remote care throughout outcome-based, short-term treatment programs.
• Monitor participant progress and provide follow-up communications.
• Identify and respond to high-risk participant encounters.

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Clinical experience

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Professional Counselor

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Job description

AbleTo, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Licensed Therapist to join our team in Pennsylvania. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We're revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. You're a compassionate therapist who shares in our ambitious mission to transform behavioral health care. 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.

• Required : 10 hours per week within the hours of 9a-8pm local time. The 10 hours may be completed during the week or on weekends. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely
• from anywhere within the U.Deliver remote care throughout outcome based, short-term treatment programs. 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 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. Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or state equivalent Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting contract Clinical experience conducting psychotherapy utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other solution-focused approaches Proven passionate about impacting lives and the future of behavioral care

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

The hourly range for this role is $28.06 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Application Deadline : This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. 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.

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