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Qualified Behavioral Health Provider - Hot Springs, Arkansas at Optum summary:

The Qualified Behavioral Health Provider in Hot Springs, Arkansas, manages and coordinates behavioral health care services, working closely with therapists to address client needs and barriers. Responsibilities include care management, utilization reviews, authorizations, and ensuring appropriate levels of care through independent and collaborative efforts. This role aims to improve health outcomes by addressing psychosocial determinants and providing equitable care within the continuum of behavioral health services.

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Qualified Behavioral Health Providers are case managers in the State of Arkansas that work closely with therapists to identify needs for the client, assist with psych social determinants of health, and participate in home /school visits with the client to address barriers to care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Care management, case management and utilization review of behavioral health services
• This includes authorization, concurrent review, and coordination and assurance of appropriate levels of care to members
• Provides care management services through review and evaluation of behavioral health treatments for medical necessity, emergency status, and quality of care
• This individual will work independently, may act as a resource for others

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent experience
• Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Qualified Behavioral Health Provider Certification
• Experience as a Qualified Behavioral Health Provider

The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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Keywords:

behavioral health, care management, case management, utilization review, psychosocial determinants, healthcare coordination, mental health services, client advocacy, home visits, health equity

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