Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician - Nights and Weekends - Remote in Arizona
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Bullhead City
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a
culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is
what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's
improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about
another gadget, it's about making health care data available
wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's
no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best
work.(sm)You're looking for something bigger for your career. How
about inventing the future of health care? UnitedHealthcare is
offering an innovative new standard for care management. We're
going beyond counseling services and verified referrals to
behavioral health programs integrated across the entire continuum
of care. Our growth is fueling the need for highly qualified
professionals to join our elite team. Bring your skills and talents
to a role where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on a
huge scale. As a Behavioral Health Clinician/Care Advocate you will
be responsible for case management and utilization review of
behavioral health and substance abuse cases. 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 have an active and unrestricted license AND reside in Arizona,
you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some
tough challenges. Must be able to work evenings/overnight, weekends
and holidays.**Premium pay offered for evenings, overnight,
weekends and holidays**Primary Responsibilities:
- Field inbound calls in a queue from members and providers for
purpose of assessment and triage
- Focus on initial inpatient admission for psychiatric and
chemical dependency patients
- Make patient assessments and determining appropriate levels of
care
- Determine if additional clinical treatment sessions are
needed
- Manage inpatient mental health cases throughout the entire
treatment plan
- Administer benefits
- Coordinate benefits and transitions between various areas of
care
- Identify ways to add value to treatment plans and consulting
with facility staffRequired Qualifications:
- Independent, 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
- Independent license must be active and unrestricted in
Arizona
- 2+ years of experience providing direct clinical care in a
behavioral health treatment setting with emphasis on assessment,
case management, and/or crisis intervention
- Proficient Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays according to your
schedule
- Dedicated, distraction-free space in home for home office
- Access to high-speed internet (Fiber Optic, Cable) - satellite
internet is not an option
- Arizona residencePreferred Qualifications:
- Inpatient experience
- 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
patientCareers 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 Telecommuters will be
required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter PolicyAt
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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