Mental Health Clinical Wellbeing Specialist - Remote in California

Ghulam Qadir Los Angeles / Long Beach / San Diego / Sacramento, California, United States (Remote) full-time Remote Mental Health Counselor Employer: Optum / UnitedHealth Group Location: Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego, or Sacramento, California (Remote) Requisition: 2372221 Date Posted: June 19, 2026 Salary: $29.00 – $52.00 per hour Type: Full-time, Hybrid/Remote Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Clinical Wellbeing Specialist role is part of a clinical team focused on behavioral health and emotional wellbeing navigation and support. Primary Responsibilities Engage individually with members to clinically and holistically assess reason for call and presenting needs including personal wellbeing, emotional and physical health, and personal safety Provides services for adults, youth and families via inbound and outbound phone queues, inbound chats, and additional communications Conduct thorough assessment of risk of harm to self or others; assist with safety planning and coordinating services with emergency personnel Coordinate follow-up care and services Develop next steps and identify meaningful goals utilizing Solution Focused Consultation model Formulate short term problem resolution plan of action and provide Full Benefit Exploration Maintain appropriate records, case notes, forms and reports Participate in staff meetings, case consultations, and training opportunities Required Qualifications Licensed Mental Health Clinician with Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or marriage/family counseling, or related mental health discipline Active, unrestricted independent clinical license in the state of California Ability to work 8.5-hour shift schedules during Monday-Friday 6:45am - 7:15pm CST Permanent residence in California Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of child and family experience Experience supporting members in an inbound call center Ability to work with culturally and geographically diverse population Benefits include comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution. #J-18808-Ljbffr