Behavioral Health Administrator â LCSW, LCPC, PhD or RN New Jersey at Newark

Job Description

For those who want to invent the future of health care, heres your opportunity. Were going beyond counseling services and verified referrals to behavioral health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us and help people live healthier lives while doing your lifes best work.(sm)As a part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Behavioral Health Administrator to join our Behavioral Solutions team. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can use your clinical expertise to make a positive impact in the lives of others, then we have the job for you!The Behavioral Health Administrator will work with members, providers and family members to assist in the coordination of care process as well as interface in person with internal and external business partners. Primary Responsibilities:Conducts an assessment of the members health status to assist them in obtaining community based servicesFocus on community behavioral health and substance abuse services Coordinating benefits and transitions between various areas of care Work with Medicare and Medicaid membershipInterface with Health plan and State on a daily bases.Provider Relations and working with Network Manager to fill gaps.Field visits as neededAttend meetings with State regularly OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture thats focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact thats greater than youve ever imagined.

Job Requirements

Licensed Masters degree-level clinician in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology, Licensed Ph.D., or an RN with experience in behavioral health. Licenses must be active and unrestricted in the state of New Jersey 5 or more years of mental health experience working adults with disability and long term care.Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse Excellent written and verbal communication skills MS Office proficiencyStrong problem solving skills Additional Preferred Assets:Knowledge of community based Mental Health and substance abuse services for the state of New JerseyManaged care experienceExperience working with patients with Chronic mental illnesses and comorbidityExperience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/VUnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
Country: USA, State: New Jersey, City: Newark, Company: UnitedHealth Group.