Behavioral Health Advocate - Maryland
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Columbia, Maryland — Hybridfrom $28Full TimeBehavioral HealthNot on LinkedIn
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Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Advocate - Maryland in United States. At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better.
Key Responsibilities
- manage the appropriate level of care throughout the entire treatment plan.
- coordinate with the IDT Coordinate benefits and transitions between various areas of care Identify ways to add.
- provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60.2K - $107.8K
- 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 Advocate - Maryland.
Key Skills
Case ManagementUtilization ReviewBehavioral HealthSubstance AbusePatient AssessmentsLevel of Care DeterminationBenefits AdministrationTreatment Plan CoordinationCare TransitionsSocial Determinants of HealthMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookTravelAdaptabilityPatience
Requirements
Candidates must possess one of the following current and unrestricted licenses in Maryland: LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, or an RN with a minimum of two years of behavioral health experience. Required qualifications also include at least two years of behavioral health experience overall and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, along with the ability to travel 50% of the time and maintain reliable transportation.
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Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive programs
401k contribution
Equity stock purchase
4.8
Burnout Score
Below Average
Protective Factors (3)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
today
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