Pays $69k-$104k — Counselor market median is ~$65k (10 jobs)
About the Role
Licensed social worker/therapist treating mental health conditions. Flexible work models, competitive pay with uncapped incentives. Toledo, OH.
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Licensed Therapist – Flexible Schedule in Toledo, Ohio. Tomorrow Begins Today Counseling of Ohio, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Social Worker 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $69.1K - $103.8K
- 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
- Dedicated learning time
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Licensed Therapist – Flexible Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will screen and assess patients for mental health and substance abuse disorders while providing evidence-based psychotherapy. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate electronic medical records and participating in regular team consultations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and possess an active, unrestricted license (LMFT, LPCC, LISW) in Ohio. At least two years of post-master's clinical experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,046 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 20% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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