Field-Based Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Cincinnati, OH
Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Field-Based Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Cincinnati, OH 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
- 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
- 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 Field-Based Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Cincinnati, OH.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Field-Based Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Cincinnati, OH at UnitedHealth Group a 2.8 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 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 $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, Care Coordination, Condition Education, Medication Reviews, Community Resource Research, Service Coordination, Evaluation, In-person Interaction. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The advocate will visit Medicaid members in their homes or community settings to provide a complete continuum of quality care through direct interaction. Responsibilities include supporting members with condition education, medication reviews, connecting them to resources, and assisting with transit...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, Incentive Programs, Equity Stock Purchase. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Behavioral Health physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
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