Senior Behavioral Intake Coordinator

UnitedHealth Group • Little Rock, AR

112d • $20 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Optum 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 Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field with experience in mental health counseling and/or working with developmentally disabled beneficiaries, psychology, or social work
• 2+ years working directly with beneficiaries having developmental disabilities; experience working with these populations in face-to-face settings is preferred
• 1+ years of working directly with the mental health population; experience working with these populations in face-to-face settings is preferred
• Possess ability to meet any requirements of a Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP)
• Possess and maintain a current, unrestricted driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to drive long distances, sit for 1-3 hours, and carry 5-10 pounds of equipment
• Ability to navigate a Windows based environment and create, edit, save, and send documents utilizing Microsoft Word; and the ability to navigate Outlook and conduct Internet searches
• Ability to work this shift time: Shift Start/End Time: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday; starting at 7:30 AM (7:00 AM Tuesday) and limited evening or weekend appointments possible

Responsibilities

• Administers field based Independent Assessments to beneficiaries
• Requires daily travel to and from appointments at Provider offices, beneficiary homes, and other community meeting locations within areas served by Arkansas Department of Human Services
• Communicates in a culturally sensitive manner to individuals whose support needs are being assessed within the mental health and/or developmentally disabled populations
• Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet deadlines
• Requires little assistance with standard and non-standard requests
• Works with supervisors to solve more complex problems
• Works with others as part of a team

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree