Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Deliver telephonic and virtual counselling sessions, offering immediate, solution-focused support to a diverse client base
- Conduct risk assessments and intervene appropriately based on client needs
- Monitor client progress, adapt treatment plans, and provide consistent support and motivation
- Maintain accurate and timely case documentation in accordance with clinical policies
- Communicate effectively with clients, families, and professionals using solid verbal and written communication skills
- Participate in mandatory training modules and ongoing professional development
- Ensure strict confidentiality and compliance with ethical and legal standards
- Stay informed on regulatory and legislative updates relevant to the role
- Actively contribute to team meetings and collaborative initiatives
- Demonstrate initiative by taking on additional responsibilities as needed
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated solid clinical judgment and a deep understanding of confidentiality and ethical responsibilities
- Demonstrated excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated high levels of cultural competence, professionalism, and emotional resilience
- Demonstrated effective time management and organizational abilities
- Demonstrated commitment to self-care and maintaining personal well-being in a demanding role
- Fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in clinical or counselling psychology
- 3+ years of experience in counselling or therapy
- Experience in telephone/video counselling
- Background in Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Multilingual abilities
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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Skills Required
- Solid clinical judgment and understanding of confidentiality and ethical responsibilities
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- High cultural competence, professionalism, and emotional resilience
- Effective time management and organizational abilities
- Commitment to self-care and maintaining personal well-being
- Fluency in English
- Master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology
- Three or more years of counseling or therapy experience
- Experience in telephone or video counseling
- Background in Employee Assistance Programs
- Multilingual abilities
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (six weeks), paid caregiver leave (up to two weeks), Bright Horizons back-up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000 are prominently included. Feedback suggests these family supports meaningfully aid work-life balance and are often highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is available to all employees, including part-time staff, alongside other financial protections like disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests broad access and matching make retirement support a core pillar of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers discounted company stock, with some roles also eligible for sign-on or performance bonuses. Feedback suggests the ESPP is a standout financial perk that helps employees build ownership over time.
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What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
