Remote Licensed Therapist - Part Time 1099 - Pennsylvania

$58,302 - $114,296/Yr

UnitedHealth Group - Scranton, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Scranton, PA

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About the position

The Licensed Therapist position at UnitedHealth Group is a part-time remote role focused on delivering compassionate behavioral health care to patients in Pennsylvania. As part of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, the therapist will manage a caseload, provide evidence-based treatment, and collaborate with a supportive care team to improve patient outcomes. This role emphasizes flexibility, allowing therapists to choose their schedules while ensuring consistent patient care.

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

Requirements

• One or more of the following active, unrestricted Pennsylvania licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC) or state equivalent
• Ability to maintain a consistent schedule for patients 10+ hours/week

Nice-to-haves

• Clinical experience conducting psychotherapy utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other solution-focused approaches
• Ability and interest in obtaining licensure in other states
• Passionate about impacting lives and the future of behavioral care

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution