Behavioral Health Advocate - Monroe, NY
Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Advocate – Field-Based, No Weekends 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
- admits within the last 12 months Go to facility meetings with treatment team to develop a successful aftercare plan Manage the aftercare follow
- up of identified high risk enrollees (manage follow
Requirements
- free home office / workspace with access to install secure, high
- income populations Experience working with the aged, blind, or disabled Working knowledge of city and state agencies and practices including APS, ACS, AOT, ACT, Health Home, Forensic and others
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60.2K - $107.4K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Advocate - Monroe, NY 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, Case Management, Community Services, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Patient Advocacy, Documentation, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Advocate improves enrollees' stability in the community and assists them in accessing necessary services. They also serve as a liaison between health plan staff and the clinical network.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, 401k Matching, Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, CEU and Licensure Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement. 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.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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