Remote Part Time Therapist - NM

Lensa; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a compassionate Therapist to join their team in New Mexico. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely while providing essential care to patients. As part of a collaborative environment, you will focus on actionable skills and build healthy habits through structured protocols. The position requires a valid clinical license and offers competitive pay based on experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 hours a week availability required.
• Eligible for Medicare program enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remote care throughout a short-term outcome and evidence-based program.
• Monitor participant progress and document session notes.
• Identify and respond to high-risk participant encounters.

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC)

Job description

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AbleTo, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Therapist to join our team in New Mexico. 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, lifelong 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

1. Deliver remote care throughout a short-term outcome and evidence-based program
2. Monitor participant progress, provide follow-up communications and care coordination recommendations, and document session notes
3. Participate as a member of the care team and assist participants as needed with accessing resources, as well as obtaining consent and authorization forms
4. Identify and respond to high-risk participant encounters with elevated safety concerns, following company protocols
5. Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with supervisors, monthly team meetings, and Town Halls
6. Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality as described in HIPAA Privacy & Security policies, and ensure compliance with annual training requirements
7. 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

• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) / Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) (or state equivalent)
• Currently eligible to be enrolled in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new position
• Ability to maintain a consistent minimum of 10hrs a week

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience conducting psychotherapy utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other solution-focused approaches
• 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.

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 law.

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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