Behavioral Health Field Care Advocate for NE area of Ohio

Behavioral Health careers at UnitedHealth Group. The days when people only connected with health care when they were sick are over. Today, we're leading the behavioral health revolution with a growing array of proactive, holistic tools and resources to encourage total well-being for millions of our customers. When you work to better people's lives, one of those lives will always be yours. Join us. Change your life by doing your life's best work.(sm)

This is a field based position in and the candidate must live in Summit, Portage, Stark, or Wayne County in Ohio. The hours are generally 8-5 M-F, based on member's needs. 

There are so many incredible reasons to choose a career with UnitedHealth Group, but the most important things you need to know are, that in this role, you will:

·         Provide telephonic care and field based care management to highly vulnerable Medicaid members.

·         Offer members health and disease education, and empower them to actively participate in their care

·         Consult with members on their medications, review their care plans, address their home care needs and connect them to community resources

·         Collaborate with providers, such as primary care physicians or home care providers to ensure there are no gaps in care

·         Use strong communication and organizational skills to educate members, and prevent costly gaps in service

Required Qualifications:

·         Master's degree behavioral health OR Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN) OR Associate's Degree in Nursing with ten years of behavioral health experience OR Doctorate-degreed Psychologist

·         An active, unrestricted State of Ohio professional license in one of the following:

A.      Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; or

B.      Independent Marriage & Family Therapist; or

C.      Licensed Independent Social Worker; or

D.      Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor; or

E.      Licensed Psychologist; or

F.      Registered Nurse

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related mental health environment

Minimum 1 year experience working with Medicaid population

Minimum 1 year Community Mental Health experience

Proficient computer skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Word

Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and insurance

Must live in one of the counties listed above 

Additional Preferred Assets

·         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 patients

·         Experience working with either the Medicaid or Medicare population

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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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.