Licensed Behavioral Health Advocate Florida Only chez UnitedHealth Group

%3Cp style=%22font-family:Calibri;font-size:11.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EOptum 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 %3Cstrong%3ECaring. Connecting. Growing together.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EThe goal of the Behavioral Health Advocate is to help individuals live their lives to the fullest by promoting recovery and resiliency via coordination and collaboration with multiple internal and external partners including consumers and their families/caregivers, medical, behavioral health and clinical network teams. Behavioral Health Advocates work with complex and high-risk members with diagnosis of Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) needs with a goal of engaging the consumer in the treatment process, decreasing their reliance on higher levels of care, helping them to access appropriate community services, and assisting them in improving community tenure. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:center;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E*%3Cstrong%3E**Up to 25% of the week is spent in the community, meeting with members in hospitals, facilities, or homes. The remainder of the week is spent working remotely at home. Typical hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. %26nbsp;Licensure and residency in the State of Florida is required.***%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThis position follows a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrimary Responsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EUtilize advanced clinical skills to engage and motivate Consumers via a recovery, health and wellness-oriented approach%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EAssist consumers and their families/caregivers with connections to appropriate psychiatric, medical, and psychosocial referrals and services%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EIdentify and remove barriers to procurement, delivery, participation in and success of services%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EProvide supportive follow-up, monitoring and education as indicated, in-person and telephonically%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EMeet with consumers in-person at facilities, provider offices, and in homes as appropriate%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EPartner with designated external providers, programs, entities to address the needs, gaps in care, and recovery goals of complex and high-risk consumers%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EIdentify and address the needs of members who are consistently high utilizers of services through case conferences and informal communications%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EParticipate in standing meetings to review performance, identify areas of opportunity, and oversee course for improvements%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EEstablish and foster positive relationships with medical team, participate in medical-behavioral integration activities and discussions%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EIdentify high-risk, co-morbid needs of consumers%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EAccept referrals via designated processes, collaborate in evaluating available services, and coordinate necessary psychiatric and community referrals, as needed%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EContribute to treatment plan discussions; routinely attend clinical rounds and other meetings with medical partner or external entities, when applicable%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EPartner with internal Optum Behavioral Health Services Teams to coordinate a seamless transition for consumers from an inpatient setting to community-based services%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EMeet all contractual requirements; collaborate early and frequently with other teams in the management of cases stratified as having intensive, complex, and high-risk needs%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EAssist in the development of a relevant and consumer-specific aftercare plan%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EComply with all policies, procedures and documentation standards in appropriate systems, tracking mechanisms and databases%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3ECollaborate with providers to determine acuity of mental health concerns, barriers and progress; coordinate appropriate services%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EYou’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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired Qualifications:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EMaster’s degree in Behavioral Health: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Doctorate-Level Psychologist OR Registered Nurse (RN/BSN or MSN) with 4+ years of dedicated Behavioral Health experience%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EActive, unrestricted licensed to practice independently in the State of Florida%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E2+ years of post-licensure experience in a related mental health setting%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EComputer and typing proficiency to enter and retrieve data in electronic clinical records. Experience with email, internet research, use of online calendars, and other software applications%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EAccess to install secure, high-speed internet and a dedicated, distraction-free workspace at home%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EDriver’s license and access to reliable transportation and ability to travel as needed within the designated service delivery area (up to 25%)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3ELive in or near Florida%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EExperience working in community/county mental health%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EDual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EExperience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EExperience working with low-income populations%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EExperience working with either Medicaid or Medicare funded programs%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Tahoma;line-height:1.25;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EClinical training experience%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22color:#242424;font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;;font-size:8.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EIf the hired individual resides in Florida (office based or telecommuting) this position requires the AHCA Level II background check (fingerprinting) by the State of Florida for all clinicians that have direct face to face contact with members OR employees who will have access to confidential patient data and will require renewal every five years.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22color:#242424;font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;;font-size:8.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22color:#242424;font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;;font-size:8.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22color:#242424;font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;;font-size:8.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3EPay 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 %2458,800 to %24105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22color:#242424;font-family:%26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;;font-size:8.0pt;margin:0in;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:center;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3EAt 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.%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:center;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3EUnitedHealth 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.%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:center;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3EUnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E Postuler maintenant