UnitedHealth Group is among the most ambitious Fortune 25 companies you'll ever meet. Through our family of businesses, we're working to make the health care system perform better for more people, in more ways than ever.
Simply put, we think the entire system can be greater than it's ever been. And that drives us to work harder, aim higher, and expect more from one another.
Here, you'll be empowered to make an immediate impact for millions of others. And you'll achieve more than you ever expected. How does that fit with your plans?
Licensed Behavioral Health Care Advocate, San Diego (Mission Valley): Enjoy a Balanced Life while Advocating for Patient Care!-314997
UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.
Description OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.
If you want more meaning in your career - as a clinician or a business professional - think of OptumHealth as your calling.
By providing 60 million Americans with information, tools and solutions, we are helping to guide them through the health care system, financing their health care needs, and enabling them to achieve their personal health and well-being goals.
Great Mision Valley location.
Excellent benefits.
No on-call and no weekends.
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We at OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions understand the desire to help those in need while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. That's why we're searching for a behavioral healthcare professional like you to join our friendly San Diego team. As a Behavioral Health Care Advocate, you would assist with assessment/triage as well as outpatient and concurrent review while managing a broad range of diagnostic patient cases. If you're ready for a satisfying role with a world-class healthcare organization, join our knowledgeable, experienced team-apply today.
Key responsibilities of the Behavioral Health Care Advocate include:
- Focusing on initial inpatient admission for psychiatric and chemical dependency patients
- Making patient assessments and determining appropriate levels of care
- Obtaining information from providers on outpatient requests for treatment
- Determining if additional clinical treatment sessions are needed
- Managing inpatient mental health cases throughout the entire treatment plan
- Administering benefits and reviewing treatment plans
- Coordinating benefits and transitions between various areas of care
- Identifying ways to add value to treatment plans and consulting with facility staff on those ideas
At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined. Qualifications
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The chosen candidate will be an RN, BS/MA-level RN, a licensed Master's degree-level clinician in Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, or a licensed Psychologist.
Additional requirements include:
- Demonstrated experience in a related mental health environment
- Strong computer skills with MS Office proficiency
Assets that would be ideal include:
- Inpatient experience
- Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. |