In‑Home Therapist

UnitedHealth Group • South Bend, IN

6d • $60,200 - $107,400 • Remote

About The Position

Life Solutions, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Home-Based Therapist to join our team in South Bend, Indiana. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. Home-Based Therapists provide mental health services directly in clients’ homes, offering a convenient and comfortable setting for therapy. Home Based Therapists conduct individual, family, or group therapy sessions to address various mental health issues, provide crisis intervention, and develop personalized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and diagnoses. Additionally, they manage cases by coordinating services and resources, advocate for clients’ needs, and help build support systems. Home-based therapists also maintain accurate documentation, collaborate with other professionals, and continuously evaluate and adjust treatment plans to ensure effective care.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related human service field
• Active and unrestricted LSW, LMFT-A, LMHC-A, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC license in the state of Indiana
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to use a private car to transport oneself and others in compliance with state policy concerning minimum car insurance coverage

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing home-based work
• Experience working with the juvenile probation population
• Experience providing therapeutic services to individuals and families

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, or group therapy sessions to clients in their homes
• Offer immediate support and intervention during crises
• Fostering healthy and productive family communication
• Transporting families and children to necessary appointments and meetings
• Evaluate clients’ mental health conditions, symptoms, and stress factors to diagnose and create treatment plans
• Teach clients coping skills, stress management techniques, and other strategies to improve their mental health
• Maintaining working relationships with referral sources by promptly responding to all communication requests
• Attending supervision, training, and other meetings as scheduled
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic case files according to program timeframes and requirements
• Create and maintain a weekly schedule as dictated by clients (which may include evenings and weekends), utilizing and updating the Microsoft Outlook calendar

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay & uncapped productivity incentives
• Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it
• Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources
• Professional development with continuing education (CE) reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level