Behavioral Health Advocate - Southwest Virginia

Optum; Marion (VA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Behavioral Health Advocate to coordinate care for members with mental health concerns and substance use disorders. This role involves visiting members in various settings, providing education, and supporting transitions back to home. The position requires a licensed professional with a Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Generous PTO and paid Company Holidays

Continuing Education and License Renewal Fee reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts including Peloton and gym memberships

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings.
• Provide a complete continuum of quality care through communication.
• Assist members with the transition from care facilities back to home.

Skills

Communication

Condition Education

Education

Licensed Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling

Licensed Ph.D.

Job description

The Behavioral Health Advocate's primary role is to coordinate care for members with mental health concerns and substance use disorders. This person will be based out of a home office and spend approximately 25% of the week in the community meeting with members in their homes, community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices.

Candidates must reside in Southwest Virginia. Preferred locations include Bristol, Wise, Marion, Abingdon, Wytheville, and surrounding areas. Candidates residing in areas near Roanoke, Salem, and Bedford may be considered if business needs allow.

The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, and includes a weekend and holiday rotation.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices
2. Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person or on-phone interaction
3. Support members with condition education, medication reviews, and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels
4. Assist members with the transition from a care facility back to their home

Required Qualifications:

1. Licensed Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling; or Licensed Ph.D.
2. Active, unrestricted, independent license in Virginia: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LP
3. 1+ years of experience working in behavioral health

Benefits include:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and AD&D Insurance plus Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous PTO and paid Company Holidays
• Continuing Education and License Renewal Fee reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Calm app subscription
• Employee Discounts including Peloton and gym memberships
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• And more!