Remote Licensed Therapist – Part Time 1099 – Florida

Requisition Number: 2260575
Job Category: Behavioral
Primary Location: Jacksonville, FL, US
(Remote considered)

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

AbleTo, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Licensed Therapist to join our team in Florida. 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.

 

***You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. but you must be licensed in Florida.***

 

*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, Florida licenses:
    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
    • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or state equivalent
  • Ability to maintain a consistent schedule for patients 10+ hrs/week

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Clinical experience conducting psychotherapy utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other solution-focused approaches
  • Ability and interest in obtaining licensure in other states
  • Passionate about impacting lives and the future of behavioral care

   

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. 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.

 

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.

 

  

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2260575

Business Segment Optum

Employee Status Contractual

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Additional Locations
Tampa, FL, US
Tallahassee, FL, US
Orlando, FL, US

Overtime Status Non-exempt

Schedule Part-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position Yes

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