Behavioral Clinical Program Manager

Optum; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k plan

Job summary

Optum in the United States seeks an Applied Behavior Analysis Practice Management Specialist to collaborate with ABA providers, monitor outcomes, and ensure contractual compliance.

You’ll engage with senior leaders at ABA facilities, implement improvements, and support care teams with data analysis and reporting.

This remote nationwide role offers a structured schedule and the chance to influence treatment quality while aligning with care advocacy operations and network services.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinical degree required (MS/PhD in psychology or related field).
• Independent active and unrestricted licenses.
• Board certification as a Behavior Analyst and state licensure where required.
• 3+ years in Managed Care/Utilization Review.
• 3+ years of CPT/HCPCS coding experience.
• Intermediate MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Engage with ABA leaders at facilities/providers.
• Initiate interventions to improve clinical outcomes and billing practices.
• Support high-performing ABA providers to maintain standards.
• Identify outliers via outcomes and utilization data.
• Audit ABA programs and provide feedback.
• Track program performance improvements over time.
• Implement and monitor performance improvement plans.
• Assist onsite team with data analysis and interviews.
• Collaborate with Care Advocacy, Network Management and other departments.

Skills

Managed Care

Utilization Review

CPT/HCPCS codes

MS Office

Excel

Education

Master's or PhD in psychology/social work/counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.

The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Practice Management Specialist must demonstrate strong clinical and analytic skills, as well as strong oral and written communication skills. They will be responsible for developing relationships with ABA providers and facilities, monitoring their clinical effectiveness and efficiency, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. This specialist will collaborate closely with senior leaders in ABA practices to optimize treatment outcomes for clients. Additionally, they will work with various teams, such as Care Advocacy Operations and Network Management, to achieve desired outcomes in ABA treatment for our members.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8 AM- 5 PM, flexible time zone

Location

Remote - Nationwide

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Engage with senior leaders (e.g., CEO) at ABA facilities/providers
• Initiate interventions with ABA providers/facilities to enhance clinical outcomes, improve quality of care, and ensure appropriate billing and practice patterns
• Support high-performing ABA providers/facilities to maintain their performance standards
• Identify outliers through analysis of clinical outcomes data and utilization/claims data
• Conduct audits of ABA programs and provide feedback on results
• Measure improvements in program performance over time
• Adjust interventions as necessary to optimize outcomes
• Implement and monitor Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) to address performance issues
• Support work of ABA onsite team with data analysis, provider interviews, report writing
• Collaborate with other Optum departments, including Care Advocacy, Affordability, Clinical Network Services, Program and Network Integrity, Legal, Onsite audit, and Quality Improvement

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

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Master's degree-level clinician in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or Marriage or Family Counseling, Licensed Ph.D. level Psychologist
• Licenses must be independent, active and unrestricted
• Board certification as a Behavior Analyst and state licensure (when required in home state) (BCBA)
• 3+ years of Managed Care and/or Utilization Review experience in a Managed Care setting
• 3+ years of experience with CPT/HCPCS codes
• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of knowledge or willingness to learn analytics software such as Microsoft Excel

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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