Behavioral Health Advocate - Anderson, IN

2 days ago
Anderson, Indiana — Hybridfrom $60,200Full TimePsychiatry

Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Advocate – M-F, Remote Hybrid in Anderson, IN. 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

  • up, monitoring and education as indicated, in
  • person and telephonically Meet with consumers in
  • behavioral integration activities and discussions Identify high
  • based services Meet all contractual

Requirements

  • risk needs Assist in the development of a relevant and consumer
  • speed internet and a dedicated, distraction

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $60K - $107K
  • Signing bonus: $1.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with UnitedHealth Group in Anderson, IN.

Key Skills

Behavioral healthSubstance use disorder treatmentCase managementClinical documentationPsychosocial assessmentCrisis interventionTreatment planningCare coordinationPatient advocacyElectronic clinical recordsMotivational interviewingCommunity outreachPsychiatric referralsInterdisciplinary collaborationHealth equityData entry
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Behavioral Health Advocate - Anderson, IN 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.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry 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, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Remote physician positions in Psychiatry 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 72% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

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)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health, Substance use disorder treatment, Case management, Clinical documentation, Psychosocial assessment, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning, Care coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Advocate coordinates care for high-risk members by engaging them in treatment and connecting them with necessary psychiatric and community services. They perform in-person visits to homes and facilities while collaborating with internal and external teams to improve health outc...

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

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About UnitedHealth Group

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Benefits & Perks

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

Protective Factors (1)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago

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