Behavioral Health Advocate - Columbus, OH

UnitedHealth Group•Columbus, OH

2d•$60,200 - $107,400•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Behavioral Health Advocate, you’ll wear many hats and work in a variety of environments. Sometimes, you’ll interact with members leaving the hospital - possibly with new medications or diagnoses. Or perhaps you’ll perform home visits, assisting members with safe, effective transitions from care environments to where they live. You may also act as an intermediary between providers and members - serving in numerous roles, such as educator, evaluator, service coordinator, community resource researcher and more. The result? Fewer hospitalizations, ER visits, costly service gaps, and a less stressed, more effective health care system for us all. This role is based out of the employee's home yet will be in the field approximately 10-20%25%25 of the time. This role involves visiting members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers offices. If you are located in Columbus, OH, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

Independently Licensed Mental Health Clinician with a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or marriage, or family counseling, or related mental health discipline OR A registered nurse (RN) who is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association) as a psychiatric nurse or mental health clinical nurse specialist OR A registered nurse (RN) who has a master's degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric/mental health and 2 years of supervised clinical experience and is licensed to practice as a psychiatric or mental health nurse if required by the state of practice.
Licenses must be independent, active, and unrestricted in the state of Ohio
2+ years of post-licensure experience in a related mental health environment
Proficient computer skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
Access to high-speed internet and a dedicated, distraction-free workspace at home
Driver's License, access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel within the Columbus, OH area
Reside in or near Columbus, OH

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Medicaid population
Community Mental Health experience
Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients
Experience working with low-income populations
Experience working with either Medicaid or Medicare funded programs
Medical / Behavioral setting experience (i.e., hospital, managed care organization, or joint medical / behavioral outpatient practice)
Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse
Clinical training experience

Responsibilities

Visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers offices
Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person or on-phone interaction
Support members with condition education, medication reviews, and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels
Assist members with the transition from a care facility back to their home