Therapist - Lcsw/Lpc - Remote In Ct

Opportunities with AbleTo, part of the Optum family of businesses, are focused on improving millions of lives through technology-enabled behavioral health care. Start a rewarding career where your work will bridge the gap between need and treatment. Join us in making care more accessible and affordable through convenient telehealth available in all 50 states. Be part of a team that’s driven by the passion we share for helping people get better and stay better. Help us make a meaningful and lasting impact 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. as you take on some tough challenges. Must be independently licensed in Connecticut
Connecticut residents fixed salary: $75,000 (compensation is based on state of residency)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver remote care throughout an 8-week evidence-based program
• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Active, independent clinical licensure in Connecticut as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Ability to maintain a consistent schedule for patients (5-8s for 40 hrs/week Monday-Friday with some freedom in schedule)
• Master's level education must be accredited through CSWE or CACREP when education was obtained

Preferred Qualification:

• Clinical experience conducting psychotherapy utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other solution-focused approaches

• 40-hour work week (Position is for 5 - 8 hour shifts)
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K
• 23 days of accrued PTO + 8 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of your choice
• Free CEUs and license reimbursement
• Support with scheduling and billing
• AbleTo covers W-2 Therapist's Liability Insurance
• Eligible for 10% Annual Bonus that is performance driven

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

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.