[Hiring] Licensed Behavioral Health Advocate @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

The Optum family of businesses is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Advocate to join our team in Hutchinson, KS. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

As a Behavioral Health Care Advocate, you will be responsible for case management / care coordination of members on the SED and Autism Waivers. You'll have a direct impact on the lives of our members as you recommend and manage the appropriate level of care throughout the entire treatment plan.

If you are located in Hays, KS, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Make patient assessments and determining appropriate levels of care
• Obtain information from providers on outpatient requests for treatment
• Determine if additional clinical treatment sessions are needed
• Manage inpatient and outpatient mental health cases throughout the entire treatment plan
• Administer benefits and review treatment plans
• Coordinate benefits and transitions between various areas of care
• Identify ways to add value to treatment plans and consulting with facility staff or outpatient care providers on those ideas
• Develop and monitor implementation of Person-Centered Service Plans
• Collaborate with Community Mental Health Centers to ensure members are receiving services and supports

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Qualifications

• Licensed Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling; Licensed Ph.D., or Registered Nurse with 2+ years of experience in behavioral health
• Active, unrestricted license in Kansas: LP, LPC, LCP, LCPC, LMSW, LSCSW, LMFT, LCMFT, or RN in the state of Kansas
• 2+ years of post-license experience in a related mental health environment
• Proven intermediate Microsoft skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Access to secure, high-speed internet (Broadband Cable, DSL, or Fiber) and a dedicated, distraction-free workspace at home
• Live in or near Hutchinson, KS, with access to reliable transportation and ability to travel within the service delivery area as needed (up to 50%)

Requirements

• Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse
• Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients
• Experience working with the Medicaid population
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
• Salary range: $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment