Behavioral Intake Counselor - Quezon City - 2276718

UnitedHealth Group; Quezon City; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Behavioral Health professional to join their team in Quezon City, Philippines. The role involves initial triage and assistance with behavioral health services. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and have experience in client contact. A culture of diversity and inclusion is emphasized, along with opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a Behavioral Health field (Counseling, psychology, social work, human services).
• 1+ years of experience in Behavioral Health field with direct client contact.
• Basic computer skills and ability to type 35 - 40 WPM.

Responsibilities

• Initial behavioral health triage of members in a call center environment.
• Analyze and investigate members' questions.
• Provide explanations of benefits/coverage and assist in finding behavioral health services.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Client Contact

Computer Skills

Education

Masters degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

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. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together

Primary Responsibilities:

• Initial behavioral health triage of members in a call center environment
• Analyze and investigate members' questions
• Provide explanations and interpretations of benefits/coverage, benefit authorizations, treatment plan processing and assistance in finding behavioral health services
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

What makes your clinical career greater with UnitedHealth Group? You can improve the health of others and help heal the health care system. You can work with in an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day. And, when you contribute, you'll open doors for yourself that simply do not exist in any other organization, anywhere.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a Behavioral Health field (Counseling, psychology, social work, human services)
• 1+ years of experience in Behavioral Health field with direct client contact
• Basic level of computer skills in a professional setting, ability to toggle between systems and type 35 - 40 WPM

Preferred Qualification:

• 1+ years of prior experience in a call center

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Optum is a drug-free workplace. 2025 Optum Global Solutions (Philippines) Inc. All rights reserved.