Behavioral Health Advocate - Jacksonville, FL

4 days ago

United Statesfrom $60,200Full TimeGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Advocate - Jacksonville, FL 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

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

free workspace and secure, high

Benefits & Compensation

Friday, 8:00am

5:00pm. Licensure and residency in the State of Florida are required. Primary Responsibilities: Utilize advanced clinical skills to engage and motivate Consumers via a recovery, health and wellness

up, monitoring and education as indicated, in

person and telephonically Meet with consumers in

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Advocate - Jacksonville, FL.

Key Skills

Behavioral healthCase managementClinical assessmentPsychiatric referralsMental health counselingCrisis interventionTreatment planningCare coordinationElectronic clinical recordsMicrosoft Office SuiteData entryPatient advocacySubstance abuse counselingCommunity outreachMedical-behavioral integration

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Position Insights

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine 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.

Compensation Analysis

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

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health, Case management, Clinical assessment, Psychiatric referrals, Mental health counseling, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning, Care coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Advocate will utilize clinical skills to engage and motivate consumers while coordinating psychiatric, medical, and psychosocial services. They will also partner with external providers to address gaps in care and facilitate seamless transitions for high-risk consumers.

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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