Remote Therapist - 1099 Contractor - LISW or LPC - South Carolina

Optum; Charleston (SC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming behavioral health care delivery. As a Licensed Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on patients' lives while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. Collaborate with a supportive team to provide high-quality care, focusing on actionable skills and healthy habits. This role allows you to work with diverse patient populations, ensuring they receive the compassionate care they deserve. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Qualifications

• Must have an active, unrestricted clinical license in South Carolina.
• Ability to maintain a consistent schedule for patients 10+ hrs/week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remote care throughout outcome-based, short-term treatment programs.
• Monitor participant progress and provide follow-up communications.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Education

Active clinical license in South Carolina

Job description

AbleTo, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Licensed Therapist to join our team in South Carolina. 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 whileCaring. 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.

$40-$60 per session hour (dependent on state of residence)

***You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. but you must be licensed in South Carolina.***

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver remote care throughout outcome based, short-term treatment programs. Programs last a minimum of 8 sessions and could go as long as 20 sessions


• 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 well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Active, unrestricted, independent clinical license in South Carolina: Licensed Idependent Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or state equivalent


• Ability to maintain a consistent schedule for patients 10+ hrs/week


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

Preferred Qualifications:

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


• Willing and able to obtain licensure in other states


• 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 $40.00 to $60.00 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 al 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 local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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