Behavioral Health Care Advocate Massachusetts - Remote

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work.(sm) In this position you will serve as a member of the behavioral health case management team, providing case management for members who have special and complex health needs. Case management will be provided in a holistic, person and family centered way, striving to improve member outcomes by integrating social, behavioral health, and physical health needs. If you are located in the state of Massachusetts area, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: Utilize advanced clinical skills to engage and motivate Consumers via a recovery, health and wellness-oriented approach Assist consumers and their families/caregivers with connections to appropriate psychiatric, medical, and psychosocial referrals and services Identify and remove barriers to procurement, delivery, participation in and success of services Provide supportive follow-up, monitoring and education as indicated Partner with designated external providers, programs, entities to address the needs, gaps in care, and recovery goals of complex and high risk consumers Identify and address the needs of members who are consistently high utilizers of services through case conferences and informal communications Participate in standing meetings to review performance, identify areas of opportunity, and oversee course for improvements Establish and foster positive relationships with medical team, participate in medical-behavioral integration activities and discussions Identify high-risk, co-morbid needs of consumers Accept referrals via designated processes, collaborate in evaluating available services, and coordinate necessary psychiatric and community referrals, as needed Contribute to treatment plan discussions; routinely attend clinical rounds and other meetings with medical partner or external entities, when applicable Partner with internal Optum Behavioral Health Services Teams to coordinate a seamless transition for consumers from an inpatient setting to community based services Meet all contractual requirements; collaborate early and frequently with other teams in the management of cases stratified as having intensive, complex, and high-risk needs Assist in the development of a relevant and consumer-specific aftercare plan Comply with all policies, procedures and documentation standards in appropriate systems, tracking mechanisms and databases Collaborate with providers to determine acuity of mental health concerns, barriers and progress; coordinate appropriate services 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. Required Qualifications: Independently / clinically Licensed Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or Marriage or Family Counseling, or Licensed Ph.D., or an RN with 2 years of experience in behavioral health Active and unrestricted licenses in Massachusetts 2 years experience in a related mental health setting Computer / typing proficiency to enter / retrieve data in electronic clinical records; experience with email, internet research, use of online calendars and other software applications Preferred Qualifications: Experience in an inpatient setting Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse Experience in a community mental health setting Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients Experience in a managed care environment Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges. ---All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy 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. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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