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Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Mental Health Therapist - LCSW, LMFT, LPC

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69k-$104k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

J. Snyder, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our team in Blue Bell, PA. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

As a Licensed Clinical Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families while practicing with clinical autonomy and the support of a nationally recognized healthcare organization.

You'll benefit from a solid referral network, flexible scheduling options, dedicated operational support, and opportunities for professional growth—allowing you to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

Primary Responsibilities

Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders

Provide treatment for mental health conditions using various approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods

Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications

Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

Collaborate with marketing to create a professional provider profile that helps patients learn about your experience, specialties, and treatment approach

We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:

Competitive hourly pay & uncapped productivity incentives

Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it

Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources

Professional development with continuing education (CE) reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
  • Clear, active and unrestricted license (LCSW, LMFT, or LPC) in the state of practice

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of professional experience post master’s degree providing behavioral health services
  • Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families
  • Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations.

Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings.

Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full time employment and generally follows the range above, includes earnings from hourly pay (25/hr) and incentive pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will screen and assess patients for mental health and substance abuse disorders while providing evidence-based treatments like CBT and DBT. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate electronic medical records and monitoring patient clinical progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and possess an active, unrestricted LCSW, LMFT, or LPC license. At least two years of post-master's experience in behavioral health services is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentSubstance abuse counselingPatient monitoringTreatment planningCollaborationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Social Worker Career Context

UnitedHealth Group ranks #7 of 15 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 1,189 active listings.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 36% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
CME allowance
24% this job
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,488 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Blue Bell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$621k≈ 9.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,716/mo≈ 47% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly pay
Uncapped productivity incentives
Flexible work models
Paid time off
Health insurance
401k matching
Family support and wellness resources
Continuing education (CE) reimbursement