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Per Diem Therapist - Remote - Delaware
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$39,454 / year median in the U.S.
+19% projected growth
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- Remote
- Delaware The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Per Diem Therapist
- Remote
- Delaware The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies.
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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 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:
Master's Degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field Current, active and unrestricted license in the state of Delaware 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 10 hours a week, and a maximum of 19 hours a weekPreferred Qualifications:
Proven interest and ability to obtain additional state licenses based on business need Proven flexibility and the ability to embrace change within a constantly evolving business Proven passionate about impacting lives and the future of behavioral care Proven 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- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to
UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Pay Range:
$69,100- $103,800 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.
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