$5000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates Residing in CA

Join AbleTo, a proud member of the Optum family, as a Full-Time Licensed Therapist in our vibrant remote team based in California. At Optum, we’re reimagining the clinician experience and reshaping how healthcare is delivered.

As part of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in our mission to enhance healthcare for all.

Discover the transformative opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re on the cutting edge of redefining behavioral health care for individuals, practitioners, and the broader healthcare landscape. Our commitment is to provide exceptional medical services, empathetic care, and industry-leading solutions to support our most vulnerable patients. Our comprehensive approach attends to the physical, emotional, and social aspects of our patients’ lives, ensuring they can access and navigate care whenever and wherever they need it. Together, we’re crafting a cohesive health journey for our patients across various care environments. Become a part of our team and seize the chance to positively impact millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a dedicated therapist, you resonate with our bold ambition to revolutionize behavioral health care. You aspire to create meaningful change, preferring to invest time in direct patient care rather than administrative tasks. You thrive in a collaborative setting supported by coaches and clinical supervisors. Your goal is to empower participants through actionable skills and help them develop healthy, lasting habits by utilizing structured, evidence-based strategies.

Candidates must hold a valid LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT license in California.

Enjoy the freedom to work remotely from any location within the U.S. as you tackle challenging cases head-on.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality remote care through an 8-week evidence-based program
• Monitor participant progress, maintain follow-up communication, provide care coordination recommendations, and document notes from sessions
• Collaborate as part of a care team to assist participants with resource access, including obtaining necessary consents and authorizations
• Identify and address high-risk participant situations with significant safety concerns by adhering to company protocols
• Engage in regular meetings with supervisors, attend monthly team discussions, and participate in Town Halls
• Uphold the highest confidentiality standards according to HIPAA Privacy & Security policies and maintain compliance with annual training requirements

In our environment, your performance will be acknowledged, and you’ll be provided with clear guidance on succeeding in your role, alongside opportunities for advancement into other positions of interest.

Required Qualifications:

• One or more of the following:
  • Unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in CA
• Ability to maintain a consistent availability for patients (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday)
• Eligible for enrollment as a provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical experience providing psychotherapy with methodologies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other solution-oriented approaches

All remote employees will be required to follow UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

The annual salary range for this position is $59,500 to $116,600 for full-time employment. Compensation is determined by various factors, including local labor markets, educational background, work experience, certifications, and more. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all applicable minimum wage laws. Alongside competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase options, and a 401k contribution (subject to eligibility requirements). When you start your career with UnitedHealth Group, a wide range of benefits and incentives await you.

Application Deadline: This position will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool is built. Job postings may close early depending on applicant volume.

We believe in the power of diversity: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace, and candidates will be required to pass a drug test prior to beginning employment.