Clinical Therapist (Adult & Pediatric) – LCSW/LMFT/LPC – Hybrid WFH

2 months ago
Monroe, New York — Hybridfrom $60,200Full TimePediatrics
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Clinical Therapist (Adult & Pediatric) – LCSW/LMFT/LPC – Hybrid WFH in United States. The Optum family of businesses is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist to join our team in Monroe, NY. 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

  • based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem
  • management plan with patients who have achieved their treatment goals and are soon to be discharged from the caseload We are committed to your well
  • being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and

Requirements

  • based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders (e. g., cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, problem
  • oriented, organized, and have exceptional follow

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $60.2K - $107.4K
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • No weekends required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Clinical Therapist (Adult & Pediatric) – LCSW/LMFT/LPC – Hybrid WFH.

Key Skills

Clinical ServicesBehavioral HealthPatient AssessmentEvidence-Based TechniquesMotivational InterviewingProblem-Solving TreatmentCognitive Behavioral TherapyCollaborationTreatment MonitoringMedication ManagementPediatric CareAdult CareTeam EnvironmentRelapse PreventionCommunicationTechnology Adaptability
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Therapist (Adult & Pediatric) – LCSW/LMFT/LPC – Hybrid WFH at UnitedHealth Group a 4.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics 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.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Remote psychologist positions in Pediatrics 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.

This is approximately 66% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

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)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Services, Behavioral Health, Patient Assessment, Evidence-Based Techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist is responsible for providing direct clinical services to adult and pediatric patients in a primary care clinic and will coordinate care with the patient’s medical provider. They will also track treatment responses and support medication management as prescribed by medical providers.

Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Quarterly Incentive Bonuses, Flexible Work Models, Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, 401k Matching, Family Support Resources, Wellness Resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Pediatrics psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Quarterly Incentive Bonuses
Flexible Work Models
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
401k Matching
Family Support Resources
Wellness Resources
4.8

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (3)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

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

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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