Pays $69k-$104k — Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) market median is ~$79k (26 jobs) · Top 25% in Social Work for work-life (7.9/10, vs 5,635 in this specialty)
About the Role
Optum Behavioral Care. $69K-$104K. Flexible work models. Uncapped productivity incentives. CE reimbursement.
Join UnitedHealth Group as a LCSW - Liverpool in Liverpool, New York. Psychiatry Services of New York, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our team in Liverpool, NY. 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
- As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population.
- Provide treatment for mental health conditions using various approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field.
- Clear, active and unrestricted license (LCSW) in the state of New York.
- 2+ years professional social work / clinical experience post master’s degree.
- Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $33.22 - $49.90/hour.
- Signing bonus offered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with UnitedHealth Group in Liverpool, New York.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LCSW - Liverpool at UnitedHealth Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 5,635 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Worker Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,048 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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