Remote Part Time 1099 Therapist - IL

UnitedHealth Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is looking for a dedicated 1099 Therapist to join their transformative team. This role focuses on delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to participants, helping them build healthy habits and navigate their healthcare journey. With a commitment to improving lives, you will manage a caseload, provide follow-up communications, and collaborate with a supportive care team. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in behavioral health care while enjoying the flexibility of a 1099 contract. If you are passionate about patient care and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed therapist with a compassionate approach to care.
• Experience with evidence-based treatment protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remote care through an 8-week evidence-based program.
• Monitor progress and document session notes for participants.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Evidence-Based Protocols

Care Coordination

Documentation Skills

Education

Licensed Therapist

Job description

AbleTo, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a 1099 Therapist in Illinois to join our team. 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. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions 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.

*1099 Contracts Available!

• Manage a caseload of a minimum of 10 participants in treatment
• 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. Candidate can choose the set schedule that works for them, but it needs to be consistent once chosen. (no flexibility once set)
• $40-$60 per session hour (dependent on state of residence)

Primary Responsibilities:

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

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