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Toledo, Ohio · Hybrid

Licensed Social Worker - Toledo OH

Social Worker 8.3 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52K–$78K /yr

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Job Description

Tomorrow Begins Today, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to join our team in Toledo, 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.

As a Licensed Social Worker, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters – providing care.

This position is based on-site at our Toledo, OH office having in-person sessions. Flexibility for telehealth sessions may be considered.

Spring 2026 grads are encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide services, treatment, and/or therapy to individuals, couples, and families; the majority of sessions will be onsite / in person

  • Assess and evaluate for mental health conditions
  • Develop, review, and implement comprehensive treatment plans

Assist patients and their families to change behaviors and access resources to manage their health and well-being

Participate in our patient growth strategy by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts

We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:

  • Competitive hourly pay & uncapped productivity incentives
  • Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it
  • Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources
  • Professional development with tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Work

  • Active and unrestricted Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of Ohio OR the ability to obtain license within 90 days of employment
  • Ability to work on-site at our Toledo, OH office

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with any of the following: couples or family counseling, children or adolescents, and/or health psychology

Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Athena RMS or other Electronic Health Record Systems (EHRs)

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations.

Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings.

Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Pay Range: $52,000 to $78,100 annual total cash target pay

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full time employment and generally follows the range above, includes earnings from hourly pay (22/hr) and incentive pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide therapy and treatment to individuals, couples, and families while assessing mental health conditions. Develop comprehensive treatment plans and assist patients in accessing resources to manage their well-being.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work and an active LSW license in Ohio or the ability to obtain one within 90 days. Candidates must be able to work on-site in Toledo, OH.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Mental Health AssessmentTreatment PlanningIndividual TherapyCouples CounselingBehavioral ChangeClinical DocumentationElectronic Health RecordsCase Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Social Worker - Toledo OH at UnitedHealth Group a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Social Work — ranked against 6,543 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,407 active listings.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About UnitedHealth Group

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly pay & uncapped productivity incentives
Flexible work models & paid time off
Health insurance
401k matching
Family support and wellness resources
Professional development with tuition reimbursement
Dedicated learning time