Per Diem Virtual Therapist - California
25th percentile — most Psychologist in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.
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vs WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · CA adjusted
29% below median for Psychologist in CA — negotiate
Accepting this costs you $202k over 3 years
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Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Virtual Therapist – Remote, Per Diem in United States. Opportunities with Optum Behavioral Care are focused on improving millions of lives through technology-enabled behavioral health care. start a rewarding career where we strive to provide simple access to various behavioral health care services.
Key Responsibilities
- based models of treatment Monitor participant progress, provide follow
Requirements
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy $25.00 hourly rate $69,100 to $103,800 annual total cash based on productivity Annual total cash
- 00 hourly rate $69,100 to $103,800 annual total cash based on productivity Annual total cash
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $69K - $104K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Virtual Therapist – Remote, Per Diem.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Virtual Therapist - California 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 Mental Health Therapy 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.
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 $69k to $104k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $25 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 ($69k–$104k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.4/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Evidence-Based Practices, Care Coordination, HIPAA Compliance, EHR Documentation, Virtual Care Delivery, Clinical Supervision, Risk Identification, Progress Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include delivering remote, measurement-informed care using evidence-based models, monitoring participant progress, and providing follow-up communications and care coordination. The therapist will also participate as a care team member, assist with resource access, and respon...
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.
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 Mental Health Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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