Per Diem Virtual Therapist (Remote)
Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Virtual Therapist – Remote, Per Diem in United States. The Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Per Diem Virtual Therapist to join our team. 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 models of treatment Monitor participant progress, provide follow
Requirements
- $103,800 annual total cash target pay Annual total cash
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $69.1K - $103.8K
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 (Remote) at UnitedHealth Group a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
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.
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)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health, Evidence-based practices, Clinical documentation, Care coordination, Virtual therapy, Crisis intervention, HIPAA compliance, EHR systems. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Deliver remote measurement-informed care using evidence-based treatment models and monitor participant progress. Coordinate care, document session notes, and respond to high-risk encounters while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
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
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