Pays $69k-$104k — $14k below the Counselor market median of ~$118k (8 jobs)
About the Role
Licensed therapist role in Exeter, NH. Flexible work models, CE reimbursement, uncapped incentives. $69k-$104k.
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Licensed Therapist – Flexible Work Models in Exeter, New Hampshire. Family Counseling Associates of New Hampshire, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our team in Exeter, New Hampshire. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $69K - $104K
- Competitive hourly pay & uncapped productivity incentives
- Flexible work models & paid time off
- Health and well-being benefits
- 401k matching
- Continuing education (CE) reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Licensed Therapist – Flexible Work Models.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will screen, assess, and provide evidence-based treatment for patients with various mental health and substance abuse conditions. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and participating in patient growth and marketing strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field. A clear, active, and unrestricted LICSW, LCMHC, or LMFT license in New Hampshire is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,046 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% are remote, 12% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$86k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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