Remote Licensed Therapist - Part Time Contractor - AR, TX, OK, OH, IN, LA, KS
Company: Optum
Location: Houston
Posted on: June 2, 2025
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Job Description:
AbleTo, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a
Program Therapist to join our team. 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.
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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.
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You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere
within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
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Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:
Deliver remote care throughout a short term outcome and
evidence-based program
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
1099 Independent contractor
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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: Current Licensed Clinical Social
Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) / Licensed
Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) (or state equivalent)
Ability to maintain a consistent minimum of 10hrs a week
Currently eligible to be enrolled in the Medicare program or able
to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new
position
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Preferred Qualifications:
Clinical experience conducting psychotherapy utilizing Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and
other solution-focused approaches
Proven passionate about impacting lives and the future of
behavioral care
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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.
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-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. -
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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.
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OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment.
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