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UnitedHealth Group
Toledo, Ohio

Licensed Independent Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69k-$104k

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Job Description

Tomorrow Begins Today, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Independent Therapist to join our team in Toledo, OH. 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 strong 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.

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 pay & uncapped productivity incentives

Flexible work models & paid time off (PTO)

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

Primary Responsibilities

Provide services, treatment, and/or therapy to individuals, couples, and families; the majority of sessions will be onsite / in person

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

Develop, review, and implement comprehensive treatment plans

Assist patients and their families to change behaviors and access resources to manage their health and well-being

Participate in our patient growth strategy by providing a profile for online directories and other marketing efforts

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 social work, professional counseling, or a related counseling field
  • Clear, active and unrestricted license (LISW, LPCC, LMFT) in the state of Ohio

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of professional experience post master’s degree providing behavioral health services

Experience with any of the following: couples or family counseling, children or adolescents, and/or health psychology

Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)

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 ($25.00/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

Provide evidence-based mental health therapy and treatment to individuals, couples, and families. Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans while maintaining accurate medical documentation.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in social work, professional counseling, or a related field. Must hold a clear, active, and unrestricted license (LISW, LPCC, or LMFT) in the state of Ohio.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment planningMental health assessmentCouples counselingClinical documentationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookEvidence-based practice

Counselor Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 1,615 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 34% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$69k–$104kMental Health Therapy median $58k (middle half $57k–$65k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Ohio404 active7,870 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 34% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 17% offer loan repayment609 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index1,615 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,870 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Toledo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$141k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,151/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Toledo, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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