Mental Health Therapist - (LCSW, LPC, LMFT ) - Hybrid WFH

Licensed Clinical Therapist

Elevate Mental Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a licensed clinical therapist to join our team in Flagstaff, AZ. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you will be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

In 2025, Northlight Counseling Associates of Arizona, located in Phoenix and Mesa, and Phoenix Mental Health and Wellness of Arizona, located in Phoenix, Show Low and Flagstaff joined forces to become Elevate Mental Health. Together, Elevate Mental Health proudly provides comprehensive medication management and counseling services, both virtually and in-office, to individuals and families throughout Arizona.

Our purpose is to help transform behavioral health care delivery for the better of individuals, families and the greater health care system.

This role is ideal for clinicians who:

• Are comfortable providing care both in person and via telehealth within an integrated setting serving patients with behavioral health needs
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and remain organized while managing a focused caseload
• Value autonomy and flexibility in setting a weekly
• Are interested in contributing to a mission-driven organization focused on high-quality client care
• Appreciate comprehensive administrative support, including credentialing and business operations
• Seeking professional development opportunities and participation in consultation and supervision groups
• Can effectively deliver evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions to outpatient clients (individuals, couples, and families) with varying levels of readiness for change

At Optum Behavioral Care, we prioritize clinician well-being, career growth, and innovation in care delivery. We offer a comprehensive benefits and rewards package that may include:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work models and paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Family support and wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursement and dedicated learning time
• CE/CEU and licensure renewal reimbursement
• Career development opportunities within a growing organization

What you'll do:

• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders
• Provide treatment using evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and other modalities
• Track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in symptoms or complications
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements

Required qualifications:

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
• Clear, active and unrestricted license that allows you to practice without supervision (LCSW, LMFT, or LPC) in Arizona

Preferred qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional experience post master's degree providing behavioral health services
• Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness

Pay range: $69,100 - $103,800 annual total cash target pay

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.