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Remote Health Care Advocate

Optum

Honolulu, HI
17 days ago
$58,800 - $105,000

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Job Description

As a Remote Health Care Advocate at Optum, you will play a vital role in improving health outcomes by connecting individuals with the necessary care and resources. Join a culture of diversity and inclusion while working flexibly from Hawaii to address critical behavioral health challenges.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage facility-based admissions for mental health and substance abuse
  • Collaborate with treating providers and facilities to ensure appropriate treatment
  • Make decisions about appropriate levels of care based on medical necessity guidelines
  • Achieve and document measurable results

Required Qualifications

  • Independently Licensed Clinician
  • Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or Marriage or Family Counseling
  • Licensed Ph.D or Registered Nurse
  • 2+ years of experience in behavioral/mental health
  • Facility-based mental health/substance abuse experience
  • Proficient Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows 10)
  • Proven computer/typing proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Outlook/One Note email
  • Case Management and Utilization management within a hospital or managed care organization
  • Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse and/or physical health conditions

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution