Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Crisis Line - Remote - CA

UnitedHealth Group

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San Diego, California — Remotefrom $60,200Full TimeClinical Psychology

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Care Advocate – Crisis Line, Remote CA in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

conduct a behavioral health screening which includes an adapted ASAM (American Substance Abuse Medicine) scr.

conduct clinically relevant screenings such as CalAIM (California Advancing & Innovating Medi-Cal) to determ.

provide linkage to the most appropriate type and level of care based on the collective screenings and prefer.

Conduct appropriate behavioral health screenings, including ASAM, CalAIM, MCRT, suicide, and homicide (when.

Requirements

Cal clients on the wait list per contractual guidelines Ability to access and enter accurate relevant clinical information into Medi

term goals; maintain confidential files; in

service trainings and discharge planning Experience working with diverse multi

ethnic/socioeconomic populations; myriads of psychological disorders and addictions Personal Computer (PC) proficiency and self

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $60K - $107K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.

Key Skills

Crisis interventionBehavioral health screeningClinical judgmentSuicide preventionMotivational interviewingCase managementTriageUtilization managementElectronic health recordsPsychosocial assessmentTreatment planningASAM screeningCalAIMRisk assessmentDe-escalationBrief solution focused therapy

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Crisis Line - Remote - CA position at UnitedHealth Group includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Remote physician positions in Clinical Psychology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $60k to $107k annually.

This is approximately 12% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($60k–$107k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Behavioral health screening, Clinical judgment, Suicide prevention, Motivational interviewing, Case management, Triage, Utilization management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide crisis intervention and behavioral health support via telephone, text, and chat for the San Diego Access and Crisis Line. Conduct clinical screenings, manage pre-authorizations for inpatient and residential treatment, and ensure safety through effective triage and risk assessment.

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, Incentive and recognition programs, Equity stock purchase, 401k contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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