Behavioral Health Clinician - Pediatric Care (LMSW, LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

UnitedHealth Group

3 days ago

United States — Hybridfrom $60,200Full TimePediatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Clinician - Pediatric Care (LMSW, LMFT, LPC, LCSW) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will provide direct, evidence‑based behavioral health treatment to pediatric patients integrating brief psychotherapy, collaborative care planning, and ongoing symptom monitoring to improve outcomes through accessible, coordinated, and measurement‑based care.

will be supported by Optum Behavioral Care’s clinical and operational teams as you work at the intersection of mental and physical health, helping patients achieve better outcomes through integrated, whole‑person care.

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Requirements

based interventions Interest in working in a multidisciplinary, team

Benefits & Compensation

based interventions Interest in working in a multidisciplinary, team

reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full

free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No weekends required.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Clinician - Pediatric Care (LMSW, LMFT, LPC, LCSW).

Key Skills

Behavioral healthPediatric carePsychotherapyCollaborative care modelMental health assessmentSubstance use disorder treatmentCrisis interventionEvidence-based practiceCase managementTreatment planningSymptom monitoringPsychiatric consultationDocumentationTelehealthInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient assessment

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Clinician - Pediatric Care (LMSW, LMFT, LPC, LCSW) at UnitedHealth Group a 8.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Pediatrics 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.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics 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.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Remote psychologist positions in Pediatrics 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 $60k to $107k annually.

This is approximately 66% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

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 ($60k–$107k)
Exceptional work-life balance score (8.6/10)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health, Pediatric care, Psychotherapy, Collaborative care model, Mental health assessment, Substance use disorder treatment, Crisis intervention, Evidence-based practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provide evidence-based behavioral health interventions to pediatric patients within a collaborative care model. Collaborate with primary care providers and psychiatric consultants to monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans.

Benefits package: Medical benefits, Dental benefits, Vision benefits, Behavioral health benefits, 401(k) with company match, Family support, Wellness resources, Tuition reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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