Pre-Independent Licensed Therapist - Mankato

UnitedHealth Group

2 months ago

Mankato, Minnesota — Hybrid$22/hrFull TimeMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Pre-Independent Licensed Therapist - Mankato in United States. CARE Counseling, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Pre-Independent Licensed Therapist to join our team in Minnesota. 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

Must be able to adhere to one of the following work models: Onsite (must complete all work at one consistent site) Hybrid – at least 2 days on site (must have a distraction-free space in home for home office with access to high-speed internet) Preferred Qualifications: Experience in outpatient mental health Experience in clinical documentation Diagnostic assessment experience Experienced in treatment planning and maintaining a caseload Experience entering pertinent information in Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems Experience reading and interpreting information, such as reports, general correspondence, professional publications, and government regulations, with the ability to share with others as needed Experience reading, interpreting and applying/modeling general information from policy and procedure manuals and other compliance related information Experience presenting information and responding to questions from internal and external stakeholders which can or may include community providers, medical professionals, management, peers, family members and clients Knowledge of the effects of mental illness and seeks information from a wide variety of disciplines applicable to the treatment of persons with mental illness Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care.

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Requirements

free space in home for home office with access to high

$78,100 annual total cash based on productivity Annual total cash

00 hourly rate $52,000 - $78,100 annual total cash based on productivity Annual total cash

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $52K - $78.1K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Flexible scheduling available.

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Key Skills

IntakesDiagnostic EvaluationsTreatment PlanningClient Therapy PracticesTherapeutic AlliancesCrisis InterventionsStabilizationDe-escalationDocumentationBehavioral ManagementClinical SupervisionConsultationEHR SystemsComplianceMicrosoft Products

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pre-Independent Licensed Therapist - Mankato at UnitedHealth Group a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

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 $52k to $78k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $22 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

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 ($52k–$78k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Intakes, Diagnostic Evaluations, Treatment Planning, Client Therapy Practices, Therapeutic Alliances, Crisis Interventions, Stabilization, De-escalation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include regularly performing intakes, diagnostic evaluations, preparing treatment plans, and engaging in appropriate client therapy practices under supervision. The role also involves forming effective therapeutic alliances, demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge, and eng...

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package, 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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