Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Athens, OH
$276k gap to top quartile — get your counter-offer number
Top-quartile Psychiatry physicians earn $359k+. See your target number.
Compensation Intelligence
Based on 500 WeekdayDoc listings
52% below median for Psychiatry in OH — negotiate
Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Care Advocate – Remote, Athens OH in Athens, Ohio. 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
- person or on
Requirements
- licensure experience in a related mental health environment Proficient computer skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook Access to high
- speed internet and a dedicated, distraction
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60,200 - $107,400/yr
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Care Advocate – Remote, Athens OH.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Athens, OH 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: Case Management, Clinical Counseling, Medication Review, Patient Education, Care Coordination, Crisis Intervention, Community Resource Research, Microsoft Word. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: Provide quality care and condition education to Medicaid members through home visits and phone interactions. Coordinate transitions from care facilities to homes and connect members with community resources.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, Stock Purchase Plan, Incentive Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
Psychiatry shortage = strong negotiating position
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