Remote Therapist - Contractor - LPC or LCSW - Oregon Licensed

Lensa; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Remote Therapist, where your compassion and expertise will transform behavioral health care. This role allows you to focus on patient care rather than paperwork, providing remote therapy to individuals in need. You'll work within a supportive team environment, utilizing evidence-based practices to help clients develop actionable skills and healthy habits. With flexible scheduling and a commitment to quality care, this position offers the chance to make a real impact on the lives of many while enjoying a rewarding career in mental health.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Incentive and Recognition Programs

401k Contribution

Equity Stock Purchase

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted clinical licenses in Oregon are required.
• Ability to maintain a consistent schedule of 10+ hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remote care through evidence-based programs.
• Monitor participant progress and document session notes.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Psychotherapy

Care Coordination

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Job description

Remote Therapist - Contractor - LPC or LCSW - Oregon Licensed

Remote Therapist - Contractor - LPC or LCSW - Oregon Licensed

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver remote care throughout short-term, evidence-based programs
• 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

• One or more of the following active, unrestricted independent clinical licenses in the state of Oregon: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or state equivalent
• Ability to maintain a consistent schedule for patients 10+ hours/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
• Interest in obtaining licensure in other states
• Passionate about impacting lives and the future of behavioral care
  
  

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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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

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