Mental Health Therapist - (LCSW, LPC, LMFT ) - Hybrid WFH

UnitedHealth Group

15 days ago

United States — Hybrid$69,100 - $103,800 annual total cash target payFull TimeCounselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Mental Health Therapist - (LCSW, LPC, LMFT ) - Hybrid WFH in United States. Elevate Mental Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a full-time Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our team in Flagstaff, Arizona. 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 methods Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications Maintain accurate and up

date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory

Requirements

being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $69,100 - $103,800 annual total cash target pay

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Mental Health Therapist - (LCSW, LPC, LMFT ) - Hybrid WFH.

Key Skills

Mental health screeningPsychotherapyCognitive behavioral therapyDialectical behavioral therapyClinical documentationElectronic medical recordsSubstance abuse counselingPatient assessmentTreatment planningEvidence-based practiceCrisis interventionClinical operationsRegulatory complianceInterdisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist - (LCSW, LPC, LMFT ) - Hybrid WFH at UnitedHealth Group a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Social Work psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Social Work — Psychologist Career Context

This Social Work 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 Social Work 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 $69k to $104k annually.

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 ($69k–$104k)
Exceptional work-life balance score (8.4/10)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health screening, Psychotherapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavioral therapy, Clinical documentation, Electronic medical records, Substance abuse counseling, Patient assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will screen and assess patients for mental health and substance abuse disorders while providing evidence-based treatment. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate electronic medical records and participating in patient growth strategies.

Benefits package: Health insurance, 401k matching, Paid time off, Continuing education reimbursement, Equity stock purchase, Wellness resources, Family support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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