Behavioral Health Advocate - Fort Wayne, IN

2 days ago
Fort Wayne, Indiana — Hybridfrom $60,200Full TimeBehavioral Health

Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Advocate – M-F, No Nights 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
  • speed internet and a dedicated, distraction

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $60K - $107K
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

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

This position offers day shifts only. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.

Key Skills

Behavioral healthSubstance use disorderCase managementClinical documentationPsychiatric referralsCrisis interventionCare coordinationTreatment planningPatient advocacyElectronic clinical recordsMotivational interviewingCommunity outreachPsychosocial assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationHealth equity
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Advocate - Fort Wayne, IN at UnitedHealth Group a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health 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.

Remote physician positions in Behavioral Health 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.

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, Case management, Clinical documentation, Psychiatric referrals, Crisis intervention, Care coordination, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Advocate coordinates care for high-risk members by collaborating with internal and external partners to promote recovery and resiliency. They conduct in-person and remote assessments, facilitate psychiatric and medical referrals, and assist in the development of consumer-specif...

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.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Behavioral Health physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
6.3

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

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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