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Omaha, Nebraska · Remote OK

Per Diem Virtual Therapist (Remote)

Counselor 9.3 Work-LifePer Diem

Listed compensation

$69,100 - $103,800

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Employment & setting
Per Diem · remote
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

Job description

Optum Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Per Diem Virtual Therapist to join our team in Omaha, NE. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
You’re a compassionate therapist who shares our ambitious mission to transform behavioral health care. You want to make a difference and spend more time focused on patients. You appreciate a collaborative environment with a support system of behavioral wellness coaches, other behavioral health providers, and clinical supervisors. You want to provide virtual behavioral services to a variety of patients using evidence-based practices and interventions.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U. S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Deliver remote measurement informed care through evidence-based models of treatment
Monitor participant progress, provide follow-up communications and care coordination recommendations, and document session notes
Participate as a member of the care team and assist participants as needed with accessing resources, as well as obtaining consent and authorization forms
Identify and respond to high-risk participant encounters with elevated safety concerns, following company protocols
Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with supervisors, training sessions, and Town Halls
Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality as described in HIPAA Privacy & Security policies, and ensure compliance with annual training requirements
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field Current, active and unrestricted license in the state of Nebraska Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) Ability to maintain a consistent minimum of 10 hours a week, and a maximum of 19 hours a week Preferred Qualifications: Proven interest and ability to obtain additional state licenses based on business need Proven flexibility and the ability to embrace change within a constantly evolving business Proven passionate about impacting lives and the future of behavioral care Proven ability to provide care virtually and work independently as well as collaborating in clinical groups Proven excellent computer literacy skills and efficient in documenting clinical notes via an EHR system *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Pay Range: $69,100 - $103,800 annual total cash target pay Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full time employment and generally follows the range above, includes earnings from hourly pay (00/hr) and incentive pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver remote, measurement-informed behavioral health care using evidence-based treatment models. Monitor participant progress, coordinate care, and maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA policies.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and an active, unrestricted license in Nebraska (LIMHP or LMHP). Candidates must be able to maintain a weekly schedule between 10 and 19 hours.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis interventionHIPAA complianceClinical documentationEHR systemsVirtual care deliveryPatient monitoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Virtual Therapist (Remote) at UnitedHealth Group a 9.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,782 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,088 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% are remote, 20% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
98% this job
CME allowance
30%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

9.3/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution