Behavioral Health Advocate - Field based in Northern Virginia (Remote)
Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Advocate – Field Based, Northern Virginia (Remote/Field) 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
- speed internet (Broadband Cable, DSL, or Fiber) and a dedicated, distraction
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60,200 - $107,400/yr
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Advocate - Field based in Northern Virginia (Remote) 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 Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context
This Clinical Psychology 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, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Remote physician positions in Clinical Psychology 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 12% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.
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
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($60k–$107k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Care coordination, Behavioral health, Case management, Medication review, Patient education, Service coordination, Crisis intervention, Community resource coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Advocate provides care coordination for members by conducting home visits, performing medication reviews, and connecting individuals to essential community resources. They act as an intermediary between providers and members to ensure effective transitions of care and reduce ho...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, 401(k) Matching, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, CEU and Licensure Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement. 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 Clinical Psychology physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (4)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
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