Licensed Autism Care Advocate - Telecommute in California

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm) 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. This is an Outpatient Mental Health Care Advocate position that deals specifically with families impacted by Autism. It is desired that candidates have experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as intensive behavioral therapies such as Applied Behavior Analysis. If you are located and independently licensed in California, you'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges. Residency in California is required. - Primary Responsibilities:

• 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 outpatient 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 or outpatient care providers on those ideas 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:
  • Active, unrestricted, independent mental health license in California (i.e., -LP, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC)
  • 3+ years of demonstrated experience in a related mental health environment
  • Experience working with children/adolescents with Autism
  • Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients
  • Computer literacy in a Windows environment, including MS Word and Outlook
  • Ability to talk on the phone and type at the same time
  • Access to install secure high-speed internet via Cable Broadband, DSL, or Fiber at home
  • Dedicated, distraction-free workspace at home
  • Reside in the state of California Preferred Qualifications:
    • ABA Certification
    • Managed Care experience
    • Case Management experience To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm) *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and 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.

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