Remote Therapist - 1099 Contractor - LPC or LCSW - Oregon Licensed
Company: Optum
Location: Salem
Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Job Description:
AbleTo, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a
Therapist to join our team in Oregon. Optum is a clinician-led care
organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you'll be an
integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for
everyone.
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.
You're a compassionate therapist who shares in our ambitious
mission to transform behavioral health care. You want to make a
difference and spend more time with patients than with paperwork.
You appreciate a collaborative environment with a support system of
coaches and clinical supervisors. You want to help participants
focus on actionable skills and build healthy, life-long habits
through structured, evidence-based protocols. -
*1099 Contracts Available!
Manage a caseload of a minimum of 10 participants in treatment
Required: 10 hours per week within the hours of 9a-8pm local time.
The 10 hours may be completed during the week or on weekends.
Candidate can choose the set schedule that works for them, but it
needs to be consistent once chosen. -
$40-$60 per session hour (dependent on state of residence)
Primary Responsibilities: -
Deliver remote care throughout short-term, evidence-based
programs
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,
monthly team meetings, 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: -
One or more of the following active, unrestricted independent
clinical licenses in the state of Oregon: -Licensed Clinical Social
Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed
Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or state equivalent
Ability to maintain a consistent schedule for patients 10+
hours/week -
Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare
program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to
starting contract
Preferred Qualifications: -
Clinical experience conducting psychotherapy utilizing Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and
other solution-focused approaches
Interest in obtaining licensure in other states
Passionate about impacting lives and the future of behavioral
care
The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based
on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including
but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,
certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum
wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth
Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package,
incentive and 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
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives.
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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. -
UnitedHealth Group 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. - - -
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. - -
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