Behavioral Health Advocate - Maryland

UnitedHealth Group

1 month ago

Columbia, Maryland — Hybridfrom $28Full TimeBehavioral Health

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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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.

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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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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Advocate - Maryland at UnitedHealth Group a 4.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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 $108k 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

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($60k–$108k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Case Management, Utilization Review, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Patient Assessments, Level of Care Determination, Benefits Administration, Treatment Plan Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Advocate is responsible for case management and utilization review for behavioral health and substance abuse cases, directly impacting members by recommending and managing the appropriate level of care throughout their treatment plan. Key duties include addressing social determ...

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, Incentive programs, 401k contribution, Equity stock purchase. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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