Job Description

The Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Behavioral Health Case Manager to join our team in Missouri. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
The Behavioral Health Case Manager will provide telephonic and in-person support for both direct referrals and data identified referrals. This requires clinical expertise and the ability to negotiate the complexities involved with special needs conditions such as substance use, suicidality/homicide, major depression, ADHD, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. This position may require minimal field work to meet with members at local facilities in the future.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitate member education and involvement of caregiver in the delivery of interventions
• Provide advocacy and support to member and family members, including caregiver support & appropriate referral to applicable / needed resources
• Ensure that members understand treatment options and are effectively linked to treatment resources
• Promote health, wellness and optimal psychosocial functioning for member (identify caregiver gaps, facilitate education and respite support)
• Consider the member's needs holistically to identify gaps in care requiring intervention
• Exhibit excellent customer service in engaging providers in collaborative planning
• Create and maintain appropriate clinical records
• Participate as directed in clinical rounds with other members of the team and other external health care management organizations / vendors, as applicable. Also participate in advancing the Quality Improvement Program
• Conduct condition specific research to meet member needs
• Maintain success stories which can be utilized to promote program
• Provide case management support for individuals who meet diagnostic requirements including engagement of member and/ or family making available support throughout the entire continuum of treatment
• Explanation of authorization process
• Complete discharge follow-up & if needed, discharge planning / support

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 and Family Counseling or Licensed Ph.D.

Active, unrestricted clinical license to practice independently without supervision in the state of Missouri

• 2+ years of post-licensure experience in a related mental health environment
• 1+ years of case management experience
• Proven intermediate level computer skills including proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Access to high-speed internet (Broadband Cable, DSL, Fiber) and a dedicated workspace at home
• Reside in Missouri

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hospital experience including intakes, assessments, discharge planning, and/or case management
• Community mental health experience including case management
• Experience doing chart reviews
• Experience consulting with facility and/or hospital staff to coordinate treatment plans
• Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse
• Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients
• Experience with government funded programs

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We're revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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