Remote Therapist - 1099 Contractor - LPC or LCSW - Oregon Licensed

TieTalent; Bend (OR); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Oregon is seeking a Remote Therapist to join their team. This role involves managing a caseload and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to participants. The ideal candidate will have an active clinical license and a passion for improving behavioral health care. Flexible scheduling and a supportive environment are offered, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Stock purchase options

401k contributions

Qualifications

• Availability for at least 10 hours/week on a consistent schedule.
• Experience with psychotherapy approaches like CBT, DBT, or solution-focused therapy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remote care through short-term, evidence-based programs.
• Monitor participant progress and document sessions.
• Assist participants with resource access and consent.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Collaboration

Evidence-based protocols

Education

Active, unrestricted clinical license in Oregon

Job description

Remote Therapist - 1099 Contractor - LPC or LCSW - Oregon Licensed

AbleTo, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Therapist to join our team in Oregon. 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 mission to improve healthcare for everyone.

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We are revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians, and the entire healthcare system. We aim to provide high-quality medical service, compassionate care, and industry-leading solutions to our most vulnerable populations. Our holistic approach addresses physical, mental, and social needs, helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We connect care to create a seamless health journey across settings. Join us to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You are a compassionate therapist sharing our ambitious goal to transform behavioral health care. You want to make a difference, spend more time with patients than paperwork, and thrive in a collaborative environment with support from coaches and supervisors. You focus on helping participants develop actionable skills and build healthy, lifelong habits through evidence-based protocols.

*1099 Contracts Available!

• Manage a caseload of at least 10 participants in treatment
• Work 10 hours per week within 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, with flexible scheduling that must be consistent once chosen. Hours can be completed during weekdays or weekends.
• Compensation ranges from $40 to $60 per session hour, depending on state of residence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver remote care through short-term, evidence-based programs
• Monitor participant progress, communicate follow-ups, coordinate care, and document sessions
• Assist participants with resource access, consent, and authorization forms as part of the care team
• Respond to high-risk situations following company protocols
• Participate in scheduled meetings, team meetings, and Town Halls
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA policies and complete annual training

You will be supported in a performance-driven environment that promotes growth and development in your role.

Required Qualifications:

• Active, unrestricted clinical license in Oregon (LCSW, LPC, LMHC, or equivalent)
• Availability for at least 10 hours/week on a consistent schedule
• Eligibility to enroll in Medicare or ability to opt-out prior to starting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with psychotherapy approaches like CBT, DBT, or solution-focused therapy
• Interest in licensure in other states
• Passion for impacting lives and advancing behavioral care

The hourly pay range is $28.61 to $56.06, based on full-time equivalency, local labor markets, experience, and certifications. UnitedHealth Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive programs, stock purchase options, and 401k contributions. Benefits vary by eligibility.

Our mission at UnitedHealth Group is to help people live healthier lives and improve the health system. We are committed to equity, environmental responsibility, and addressing health disparities, ensuring equitable care for all.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics.

This is a drug-free workplace; candidates must pass a drug test prior to employment.