Youth Behavioral Health Advocate & Care Navigator

MePA; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 60 000 - 107 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Optum is seeking a Behavioral Health Advocate in Brooklyn to support Under-21 Medicaid members with case management and care coordination. You will meet clients at hospitals, clinics, community sites, or in homes, with 80% fieldwork and 20% remote work.

The role requires a Masters/Doctoral degree in a relevant field, NY licensure, and at least 2 years of mental health experience, including work with youth. Normal weekday schedule and residency in Brooklyn required.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Active, unrestricted NY license as LMHC, LMFT, LCSW or LP.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a mental health setting.
• At least 2 years of experience working with the Under 21 population.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams).
• Dedicated home office setup with reliable high‑speed internet.
• Valid transportation for daily travel across an assigned territory.

Responsabilités

• Identify and provide community service linkage.
• Assist enrollees with aftercare appointments.
• Provide follow-up as needed for individual members.
• Identify gaps in care and help connect to needed services.
• Review Census to identify re-admissions within 12 months.
• Attend facility meetings with treatment teams to plan aftercare.
• Manage aftercare follow-up for high‑risk enrollees.
• Meet with community providers to foster relationships and new programs.

Connaissances

Mental health knowledge

Community outreach

Organization skills

Formation

Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Optum is seeking a Behavioral Health Advocate in Brooklyn to support Under-21 Medicaid members with case management and care coordination. You will meet clients at hospitals, clinics, community sites, or in homes, with 80% fieldwork and 20% remote work.

The role requires a Masters/Doctoral degree in a relevant field, NY licensure, and at least 2 years of mental health experience, including work with youth. Normal weekday schedule and residency in Brooklyn required.