Behavioral Intake Counselor (Remote)

UnitedHealth Group

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Remote - Nationwidefrom $23Full TimeClinical Psychology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Intake Counselor – Remote, 4-Day Week in United States. Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities for Behavioral Intake Counselors include: Adhere to all applicable laws and ethics (HIPAA, Exceptions to confidentiality, Reporting Abuse, Duty to Warn etc.

of Health Clinical Service (DHCS).

Requirements

term goals; maintain confidential files; in

service training and discharge planning 1+ years of experience in responding to individuals in crisis by applying de

escalation strategies, motivational interviewing skills, and empathetic, trauma informed care 1+ years of experience working with diverse multi

ethnic/socioeconomic populations; myriads of psychological disorders and addictions Ability to access and enter accurate relevant clinical information into Medi

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $23.89 - $42.69/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Intake Counselor – Remote, 4-Day Week.

Key Skills

Crisis interventionBehavioral health screeningClinical documentationMotivational interviewingDe-escalation strategiesTrauma informed careCase managementTreatment planningSubstance use disorder treatmentPsychosocial assessmentsBilingualSpanishEnglishMedi-Cal EHRRisk assessment

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Behavioral Intake Counselor (Remote) position at UnitedHealth Group includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Remote physician positions in Clinical Psychology 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

This position also offers production-based compensation: $42000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician 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
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($42k–$42k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Behavioral health screening, Clinical documentation, Motivational interviewing, De-escalation strategies, Trauma informed care, Case management, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Intake Counselor provides crisis intervention and behavioral health screenings for individuals seeking help via phone or chat. They are responsible for triaging calls, documenting clinical interactions, and linking callers to appropriate care services.

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, Incentive and recognition programs, Equity stock purchase, 401k contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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