Behavioral Health Care Advocate - After Hours - Remote CA

UnitedHealth Group

2 months ago

California — Remotefrom $60,200Full TimeBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Care Advocate - After Hours - Remote CA in United States.

Key Responsibilities

We’ll expect you to achieve and document measurable results.

You’ll also need to think and act quickly while working with a diverse member population.

Requirements

an active and unrestricted license in your state of residence and you must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.

If you are located in California, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

We’ll expect you to achieve and document measurable results.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $60.2K - $107.4K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Behavioral Health Care Advocate - After Hours - Remote CA.

Key Skills

AssessmentTriageInpatient AdmissionPsychiatric CareChemical DependencyMedical NecessityCrisis ManagementCase ManagementConsultingCompliance TrainingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookTalking and TypingMulti-screen Navigation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Behavioral Health Care Advocate - After Hours - Remote CA 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.

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: Assessment, Triage, Inpatient Admission, Psychiatric Care, Chemical Dependency, Medical Necessity, Crisis Management, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves fielding inbound calls from members and providers for assessment and triage, focusing on initial inpatient admissions for psychiatric and chemical dependency patients. Responsibilities also include assessing crisis calls, determining necessary clinical treatment sessions, managing ...

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package, Incentive Programs, Recognition Programs, Equity Stock Purchase, 401k Contribution, Premium Pay for Evenings, Overnights, Weekends, Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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