License EAP Counselor - Remote (Early 1st Shift & Weekends with Differentials)

1 month ago
Remote - Nationwidefrom $28Full TimeClinical Psychology
✓ No Call

Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a License EAP Counselor - Remote (Early 1st Shift & Weekends with Differentials) in United States. The Optum family of businesses is seeking a License EAP Counselor to join our team. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assesses and interprets customer needs and.

Requirements

  • morbidities for member calls Solution Focused Consultation, Motivational Interviewing, and short
  • term problem resolution are the clinical modalities used to develop an individualized action plan Within the context of the consultation, the EAP Specialists guide individuals to appropriate

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $60K - $107K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Remote position - work from anywhere.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a License EAP Counselor - Remote (Early 1st Shift & Weekends with Differentials).

Key Skills

CounselingAssessmentTriageProblem ResolutionReferralsTelephonic ConsultationOnline ConsultationVideo ConsultationRisk AssessmentClinical ScreeningSubstance Abuse ScreeningSolution Focused ConsultationMotivational InterviewingAction Plan DevelopmentCrisis InterventionEMR Proficiency
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This License EAP Counselor - Remote (Early 1st Shift & Weekends with Differentials) position at UnitedHealth Group includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Remote physician positions in Clinical Psychology 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 physician position at $60k to $107k annually.

This is approximately 12% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician 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
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($60k–$107k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Assessment, Triage, Problem Resolution, Referrals, Telephonic Consultation, Online Consultation, Video Consultation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The License EAP Counselor provides telephonic or onsite counseling for behavioral health and employee assistance services, including assessment, triage, short-term problem resolution, and referrals. Licensed Specialists conduct consultations, provide clinical expertise for risk assessment, and guide...

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, Incentive and recognition programs, Equity stock purchase, 401k contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About UnitedHealth Group

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

Protective Factors (2)

Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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