Licensed Behavioral Health Advocate SED Waiver - Topeka, KS

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Topeka, Kansas — Hybridfrom $60,200Full TimePsychiatry

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Licensed Behavioral Health Advocate – SED Waiver, Topeka 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

  • manage the appropriate level of care throughout the entire treatment plan.
  • Manage inpatient and outpatient mental health cases throughout the entire treatment plan Administer benefit.
  • Coordinate benefits and transitions between various areas of care Identify ways to add value to treatment plans.
  • Develop and monitor implementation of Person-Centered Service Plans Collaborate with Community Mental Health.

Requirements

  • license experience in a related mental health environment Proven intermediate Microsoft skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams Access to secure, high
  • speed internet (Broadband Cable, DSL, or Fiber) and a dedicated, distraction

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $60K - $107K
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.

Key Skills

Case managementCare coordinationPatient assessmentMental health advocacyTreatment planningMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsBehavioral healthMedicaidPerson-centered service plansClinical treatmentSubstance abuseCrisis intervention
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Licensed Behavioral Health Advocate SED Waiver - Topeka, KS 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.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

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)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Case management, Care coordination, Patient assessment, Mental health advocacy, Treatment planning, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Care Advocate manages case coordination and treatment plans for members on SED and Autism waivers. They conduct patient assessments, collaborate with community mental health centers, and monitor the implementation of person-centered service plans.

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

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About UnitedHealth Group

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

Protective Factors (1)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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