Remote Part Time 1099 Therapist - MO

Optum; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company focused on transforming behavioral health care through technology-enabled solutions. As a compassionate therapist, you'll deliver impactful remote care while enjoying the flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S. Collaborate with a supportive team to help participants build healthy habits and achieve their goals. This role offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. Make a meaningful difference in people's lives while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Qualifications

• Current LCSW, LPC, or LMHC required.
• Ability to maintain a minimum of 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remote care through evidence-based programs.
• Monitor participant progress and provide care coordination.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Clinical Social Work

Patient Care Coordination

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Job description

Opportunities with AbleTo, part of the Optum family of businesses, are focused on improving millions of lives through technology-enabled behavioral health care. Start a rewarding career where your work will bridge the gap between need and treatment. Join us in making care more accessible and affordable through convenient telehealth available in all 50 states. 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 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.

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 care throughout a short-term outcome and 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


• 1099 Independent contractor

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:

• 1 or more of the following:
  
  
  
  • Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) / Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) (or state equivalent)
  
  
  
  


• Ability to maintain a consistent minimum of 10hrs a week


• Currently eligible to be enrolled in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new position

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 $28.61 to $56.06 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.?

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