Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Utilization Management - Remote
Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start<strong style="font-weight: bold;"> Caring. Connecting. Growing together.</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As a Behavioral / Mental Health Care Advocate you will be responsible for 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.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: center; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm EST. The position requires working holidays on a rotating basis (depending on business needs). This is not a “queue-based" position, but may require working in a “queue” in the future.</strong></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Primary Responsibilities:</strong></span></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Day to day management and administration of behavioral health benefits for facility-based care<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Utilize clinical assessments to determining appropriate levels of care<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Evaluate additional clinical services are needed<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Effectively coordinate benefits and transitions between various levels of care<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identify ways to add value to treatment plans and consult with facility staff to improve outcomes<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Actively assist in identifying appropriate community-based services for discharge planning for the duration of the course of care</span></span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span></span></p><br><br><p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Required Qualifications:</strong></span></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Independently licensed clinician, with a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral health discipline, OR an RN with 2+ years of experience in behavioral health. Licenses must be independent, active, and unrestricted in your state of residence<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2+ years of experience in a related mental health environment<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Outlook, Internet)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Willing to work up to 4 holidays per year on a rotating basis (depending on business need)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Dedicated space in home for home office<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 10.7px;">Access to high-speed internet from home (Broadband Cable, DSL, Fiber) </span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience in an inpatient setting<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience working with Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid lines of business<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience determining levels of care</span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to handle calls in a queue, inbound or outbound<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy</span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;">Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: Tahoma; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><em>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. </em></span><span style="font-size: 10px;"><em> </em></span></p>
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<p style="font-family: Tahoma; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><em>UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.</em></span></p>
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<p style="font-family: Tahoma; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><em>UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. </em></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As a Behavioral / Mental Health Care Advocate you will be responsible for 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.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; text-align: center; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm EST. The position requires working holidays on a rotating basis (depending on business needs). This is not a “queue-based" position, but may require working in a “queue” in the future.</strong></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Primary Responsibilities:</strong></span></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Day to day management and administration of behavioral health benefits for facility-based care<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Utilize clinical assessments to determining appropriate levels of care<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Evaluate additional clinical services are needed<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Effectively coordinate benefits and transitions between various levels of care<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identify ways to add value to treatment plans and consult with facility staff to improve outcomes<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Actively assist in identifying appropriate community-based services for discharge planning for the duration of the course of care</span></span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span></span></p><br><br><p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Required Qualifications:</strong></span></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Independently licensed clinician, with a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral health discipline, OR an RN with 2+ years of experience in behavioral health. Licenses must be independent, active, and unrestricted in your state of residence<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2+ years of experience in a related mental health environment<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Outlook, Internet)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Willing to work up to 4 holidays per year on a rotating basis (depending on business need)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Dedicated space in home for home office<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 10.7px;">Access to high-speed internet from home (Broadband Cable, DSL, Fiber) </span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience in an inpatient setting<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience working with Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid lines of business<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience determining levels of care</span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to handle calls in a queue, inbound or outbound<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;">Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.02px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><strong>Application Deadline: </strong>This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.</span><span style="font-size: 10px;"></span></p>
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<p style="font-family: Tahoma; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><em>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. </em></span><span style="font-size: 10px;"><em> </em></span></p>
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<p style="font-family: Tahoma; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><em>UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.</em></span></p>
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<p style="font-family: Tahoma; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><em>UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. </em></span></p>