Behavioral Health Care Advocate, NJ Field Based

1 month ago
New Jersey — Hybridfrom $60,200Full TimeBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Care Advocate – No Nights, No Weekends, No Call 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
  • up calls/outreach and documentation) Meet with community providers/facilities as company liaison to foster good rapport and relationships and identify new programs

Requirements

  • speed internet and a dedicated, distraction

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.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

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

Key Skills

Behavioral HealthCare AdvocacyCommunity Service LinkageAftercare AppointmentsProblem SolvingCensus ReviewTreatment Team CollaborationHigh Risk Enrollee ManagementCommunity Provider LiaisonMicrosoft Office SuiteHigh-Speed Internet AccessDedicated WorkspaceValid Drivers LicenseReliable TransportationClinical Liaison
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Care Advocate, NJ Field Based 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, Care Advocacy, Community Service Linkage, Aftercare Appointments, Problem Solving, Census Review, Treatment Team Collaboration, High Risk Enrollee Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The primary role is to improve enrollee stability in the community and avoid hospitalization by engaging members in treatment and assisting with accessing appropriate community services. Responsibilities include identifying service linkages, assisting with aftercare appointments, managing follow-up ...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, CEU and License Renewal Fee Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k
CEU and License Renewal Fee Reimbursement
Mileage Reimbursement
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

1mo ago