Per Diem Virtual Therapist - Remote

About the role

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

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
• Current, active and unrestricted license in the state of Washington
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or state equivalent)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or state equivalent)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC or state equivalent)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT or state equivalent)
• Ability to maintain a consistent minimum of 15 hours a week

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest and ability to obtain additional state licenses based on business need
• Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to embrace change within a constantly evolving business
• Proven passionate about impacting lives and the future of behavioral care
• 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

Pay

$29,000 - $52,000 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 ($25.00/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.

Benefits

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).