Behavioral Health Case Manager - Remote in Arizona

*** $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates ***

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You have high standards. So do we. Here at UnitedHealth Group, this includes offering an innovative new standard for care management. It goes beyond counseling services and verified referrals to programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. That means you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on a huge scale - as part of an incredible team culture that's defining the future of behavioral health care.

As a Behavioral Health Care Manager, you will be responsible for care management of behavioral health and substance abuse member cases. You'll have a direct impact on the lives of our members as you manage the treatment needs of assigned cases.

The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

If you are located in Arizona, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engage members that may be transitioning through various levels of behavioral health related care
• Complete member assessments and educate on resources and services available to member
• Coordinate and collaborate with providers and treatment teams
• Strategize and solution for any barriers preventing care or delaying services
• Identify ways to add value to treatment plans and consulting with facility staff or outpatient care providers on those ideas
• Work from an Integrated Care Management Model to ensure high risk members have evidenced based care and medically necessary services
• Join Interdisciplinary Team Rounds weekly to collaborate with cross functional teams on high-risk members

You'll find the pace fast and the challenges ongoing. We'll expect you to achieve and document measurable results. You'll also need to think and act quickly while working with a diverse member population.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage or Family Counseling; Doctorate-degreed Psychologist; or an RN with 2+ years of experience in behavioral health
• Active, unrestricted licensed to practice independently in the state of Arizona
  
  
  
  • Licensed Psychologist (LP)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) with 2+ years of recent Behavioral Health experience
  
  
  
  
• 2+ years of experience in a related mental health environment
• Access to install secure, high-speed internet via Cable Broadband, DSL, or Fiber at home
• Dedicated, distraction-free workspace at home

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with community behavioral health agencies and/or inpatient facilities
• Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients
• Experience in a managed care environment
• Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse
• Demonstrated knowledge of insurance benefits, including Medicaid and Medicare
• Demonstrated knowledge of local and state community resources
• Proven familiarity with AHCCCS and Division of Developmental Disability standards
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel

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*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

**PLEASE NOTE** The Sign-On Bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal candidates") are not eligible to receive a Sign-On Bonus.

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