About this role
Therapist - Remote (Montana)
Remote Behavioral Health Therapist position with Optum Behavioral Care at UnitedHealth Group. The postings describe delivering remote measurement informed care through evidence-based models of treatment, monitoring progress, coordinating care, and maintaining confidentiality under HIPAA. Requires licensure in Montana and a master's degree in psychology, social work, or related counseling field, with LCSW/LMHC/LMFT or state equivalents. Schedule includes 10-19 hours per week. Prefers ability to obtain additional state licenses.
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
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
- Current, active and unrestricted license in the state of Montana
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 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 10 hours a week, and a maximum of 19 hours a week
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven interest and ability to obtain additional state licenses based on business need
- Proven flexibility and the ability to