Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT & LMSW)

UnitedHealth Group

4 days ago

United States — Hybridfrom $60,200Full TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT & LMSW) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will provide direct, evidence‑based behavioral health treatment to adult patients integrating brief psychotherapy, collaborative care planning, and ongoing symptom monitoring to improve outcomes through accessible, coordinated, and measurement‑based care.

will be supported by Optum Behavioral Care’s clinical and operational teams as you work at the intersection of mental and physical health, helping patients achieve better outcomes through integrated, whole‑person care.

provide direct, evidence‑based behavioral health treatment to adult patients integrating brief psychotherapy.

Provide brief, evidence‑based behavioral health interventions using in‑person and virtual modalities Screen,.

Requirements

based interventions Proven interest in working in a multidisciplinary, team

Benefits & Compensation

based interventions Proven interest in working in a multidisciplinary, team

reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full

free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No weekends required.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT & LMSW).

Key Skills

Behavioral health treatmentPsychotherapyCollaborative care modelMental health assessmentSubstance use disorder treatmentCrisis interventionCase managementTreatment planningSymptom monitoringPsychotropic medication managementEvidence-based practiceClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationTelehealthPatient screeningRelapse prevention

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT & LMSW) at UnitedHealth Group a 8.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Social Work psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Social Work — Psychologist Career Context

This Social Work position at UnitedHealth Group is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Remote psychologist positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this psychologist position at $60k to $107k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($60k–$107k)
Exceptional work-life balance score (8.6/10)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health treatment, Psychotherapy, Collaborative care model, Mental health assessment, Substance use disorder treatment, Crisis intervention, Case management, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The clinician will provide evidence-based behavioral health interventions and collaborate with primary care providers within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include screening, assessing, and diagnosing patients while tracking progress through measurement-based care.

Benefits package: Competitive salary, Flexible work models, Paid time off, Medical benefits, Dental benefits, Vision benefits, Behavioral health benefits, 401(k) with company match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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