At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.If you reside within a commutable distance from the Las Vegas, NV area, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing all crisis calls
Responsible for Crisis calls that may arise due to team outreach
Clinical consultant for SMA clinics that require services for urgent member needs
Providing monthly presentations on a behavioral health topic such as stress management, depression, anxiety, grief, and/or any topic that is requested by the SMA Providers and staff. This will occur during daily huddle meetings or monthly staff meetings
Responsible for attending and presenting the SMA New Hire Provider Orientation every other week
One-on-one consults with SMA Providers and staff during a crisis walk-in or scheduled appointment with a member who has our Commercial line of business. (clinics that are not covered with an embedded BIC)
Attend meetings as needed
Assisting the BIC team with referrals (Network referrals and SMA tasks). Making outreach calls to members that require scheduling appointments for talk-therapy and medication management
Ability to work with medical Doctors, Nurses, Medical Assistants, and staff
Candidate must be available to work Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and to travel up 10% of the time throughout the Las Vegas, NV area. 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 level Nevada unrestricted clinical license in Social Work, Counseling or Marriage and Family Counseling (LCSW, LMFT or CPC)
2+ years of behavioral health experience
1+ year of experience working in a Managed Care Organization
Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in giving presentations on behavioral health topics
Behavioral health crisis work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Fluent Spanish Speaker
Case management experience
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyNevada Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.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.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.
Full-time