Remote Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Utilization Management (California)

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Others

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Behavioral Health Care Advocate to join our Utilization Management team. As a remote worker in California, you will have the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home while making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. Our organization is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and improving health outcomes, and we are looking for a talented individual to help us achieve our mission.

Position Overview:

• Start Date: Immediate openings available
• Company: UnitedHealth Group
• Compensation: Competitive salary range of $58,300 to $114,300 annually
• Position: Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Utilization Management
• Location: Remote in California

As a Behavioral Health Care Advocate, you will play a critical role in overseeing initial inpatient admission requests, making patient assessments, and determining appropriate levels of care. You will also administer benefits, review treatment plans, and coordinate transitions between various areas of care. If you are a motivated and empathetic individual with a passion for behavioral health, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee initial inpatient admission requests for psychiatric and chemical dependency patients
• Make patient assessments and determine appropriate levels of care
• Administer benefits, review treatment plans, and coordinate transitions between various areas of care
• Obtain information from providers on outpatient requests for treatment
• Provide utilization management concurrent reviews of patients admitted to IP, RTC, PHP, and IOP until discharge

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling; OR Licensed Ph.D.
• Residence and licenses must be independent, active, and unrestricted in the State of California
• Current, unrestricted license to practice
• 2 years of experience in behavioral health
• Dedicated office space and access to high-speed internet service in your home

Preferred Qualifications:

• Inpatient experience
• Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse
• Experience working in an environment that required coordinating benefits and utilizing multiple groups and resources for patients
• Experience in a queue-based environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Outlook, Internet)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible remote work arrangement
• Comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution

Our Mission:

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life, and we are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

Ready to Apply?

If you are a motivated individual ready to contribute to a thriving team, we encourage you to apply now! We are excited to review your application.