Behavioral Health Clinician (LICSW, LMFT, LMHC or LSWAIC)

UnitedHealth Group

1 day ago

Arlington, Washington — Hybridfrom $60,200Full TimeCounselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Clinician – No Weekends, Sign-On Bonus 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.

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Requirements

based interventions Comfortable working with diverse patient populations across mental health and medical conditions Interest in working in a multidisciplinary, team

based care model Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $60,200 to $107,400 annually

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

No weekends required.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.

Key Skills

Brief PsychotherapyCollaborative Care PlanningSymptom MonitoringMental Health AssessmentSubstance Use Disorder DiagnosisMeasurement Based CarePsychotropic Medication MonitoringRelapse Prevention PlanningClinical DocumentationTelehealthEvidence-Based InterventionsMultidisciplinary Collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Clinician (LICSW, LMFT, LMHC or LSWAIC) at UnitedHealth Group a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy 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 Mental Health Therapy 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.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

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)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Brief Psychotherapy, Collaborative Care Planning, Symptom Monitoring, Mental Health Assessment, Substance Use Disorder Diagnosis, Measurement Based Care, Psychotropic Medication Monitoring, Relapse Prevention Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide brief, evidence-based behavioral health treatment to adult patients within a multidisciplinary primary care team. Collaborate with providers and psychiatric consultants to monitor patient progress and manage mental health and substance use disorders.

Benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, 401(k) with company match, Tuition reimbursement, CE/CEU and licensure renewal reimbursement, Flexible work models, Generous paid time off, Family support and wellness resources, Career development opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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