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

UnitedHealth Group

1 month ago

Plainview, New York — Hybridfrom $60,200Full TimePediatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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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 Plainview, 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

solving treatment, behavioral activation Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Demonstrated experience being detail

oriented, organized, and have exceptional follow

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $60.2K - $107.4K

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

Direct Clinical ServicesCollaborative Care Model (CoCM)Care CoordinationScreeningAssessmentSubstance Abuse DisordersPsychotropic Medication ManagementTreatment Adherence MonitoringBrief Behavioral InterventionsBehavioral ActivationProblem-Solving TreatmentMotivational InterviewingCaseload ConsultationRelapse PreventionAdult Patient TreatmentPediatric Patient Treatment

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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: Direct Clinical Services, Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), Care Coordination, Screening, Assessment, Substance Abuse Disorders, Psychotropic Medication Management, Treatment Adherence Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will provide direct clinical services to adult and pediatric patients within the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) in a primary care clinic, operating as a core member of the hybrid collaborative care team. Primary duties include coordinating care between patients, medical providers, and...

Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Quarterly Incentive Bonuses, Flexible Work Models, Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, 401k Matching, Family Support, 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.