Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Onsite ($5k sign-on bonus)

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring.

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Position in this function is responsible for facilitating and providing linkage to behavioral health services in system of care to justice involved client.

Provides clinical services in the manner of behavioral health screenings, short term case management, coordination, and consultation with behavioral health treatment providers, San Diego Probation and ancillary services.

This position will be based primarily on-site from a Community Transition Center in San Diego with minimal travel (no more than 25%) to various probation offices / jails locally within the SD area.

Required schedule is Friday through Tuesday 9 : 30am - 6 : 00pm

Primary Responsibilities :

Conduct comprehensive behavioral health screenings in a dynamic environment that may include local county jails

Identify / maintain awareness and contacts of specific community resources for justice involved population and the enrollment process

Identify and coordinate appropriate level of care linkage to community behavioral health and ancillary services

Assess for safety risks and provide crisis management interventions

Provide short term clinical case management to ensure continuity of behavioral health and medical services

Review available behavioral health history to coordinate services and assure appropriate level of care for clients

Navigate and advocate within behavioral health system of care on behalf of justice involved clients as needed

Engage clients to participate in screening process and work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to develop case plans, provide linkage to care based on their individual needs, preference, and objectives

Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to help clients identify and understand intrinsic goals and engage in behavior change

Participate in ongoing multi-disciplinary team meetings providing education and consultation with regards to linkage to behavioral health and ancillary services within system of care

Provide clinical care consultations with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation personnel, probation officers, and community treatment providers

Maintain timely and appropriate clinical documentation records in San Diego County Probation and Behavioral Health Electronic Health records

Use of technological systems to support clinical delivery of services

Requires access to SmartCare which includes Protected Health Information apnd Probation Case Management System

Adheres to pertinent HIPAA rules and regulations

Other duties and responsibilities as required

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 social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling, or related field from an accredited university

Licensed eligible / registered associate with BBS in social work, psychology (Ph.D. or PsyD), marriage and family therapy (AMFT), or professional clinical counseling

Ability to provide licensure within six months of employment

Experience in direct clinical care in a behavioral health treatment setting with emphasis on assessment, case management, and crisis intervention

California Residents Only : The salary range for this role is $58,300 to $114,300 annually. 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.