Remote Therapist - LCSW or LPC - New Jersey Licensed

Lensa; Jersey City (NJ); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Remote Therapist licensed in New Jersey. This role focuses on improving lives through telehealth, allowing flexibility in scheduling while managing a caseload. Ideal candidates are compassionate and collaborative, with a commitment to evidence-based care.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Must maintain a consistent schedule for patients 10+ hrs/week.
• Eligible to enroll as a provider in the Medicare program.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Job description

Remote Therapist - LCSW or LPC - New Jersey Licensed

Remote Therapist - LCSW or LPC - New Jersey Licensed

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, UnitedHealth Group, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

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.

• 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 New Jersey.

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 New Jersey:
• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• 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
• Interest in obtaining licensure in other states
• 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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  Health Care Provider

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  IT Services and IT Consulting

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