Pays $69k-$104kCounselor market median is ~$65k (10 jobs)

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UnitedHealth Group
Perrysburg, Ohio

Licensed Therapist

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 3h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Licensed therapist role in Perrysburg, OH. Flexible work models, CE reimbursement, and productivity incentives. Salary $69,100-$103,800.

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Licensed Therapist – Flexible Schedule, CE Reimbursement in Perrysburg, Ohio. Tomorrow Begins Today Counseling of Ohio, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to join our team in Perrysburg, OH. 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: $69,100 - $103,800
  • Health insurance
  • 401k matching
  • Paid time off
  • Continuing education reimbursement
  • Flexible work models
  • Productivity incentives

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Licensed Therapist – Flexible Schedule, CE Reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will screen and assess patients for mental health and substance abuse disorders while providing evidence-based psychotherapy. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate electronic medical records and participating in regular team consultations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and possess an active, unrestricted license (LMFT, LPCC, or LISW) in Ohio. At least two years of post-master's clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

PsychotherapyCognitive behavioral therapyDialectical behavioral therapyMental health assessmentSubstance abuse counselingClinical documentationElectronic medical recordsPatient screeningEvidence-based practiceCrisis interventionTreatment planningCollaborationCommunicationAthena RMSMicrosoft Excel

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, 40% are remote, 20% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
35%
PSLF eligible
13%

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
401k matching
Paid time off
Continuing education reimbursement
Flexible work models
Productivity incentives