Licensed Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Telecommute in Utica, NY - (Utica, NY)

You have high standards. So do we. Here at UnitedHealth Group, this includes offering an innovative new standard for care management. It goes beyond counseling services and verified referrals to programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. That means you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on a huge scale - as part of an incredible team culture that's defining the future of behavioral health care. If you are located in the Utica, New York area, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges. Main responsibilities: Focus on initial inpatient admission for psychiatric and chemical dependency patients Make patient assessments and determining appropriate levels of care Obtain details from providers on outpatient requests for treatment Determine if additional clinical treatment sessions are needed Manage inpatient and outpatient mental health cases throughout the entire treatment plan Administer benefits and review treatment plans Coordinate benefits and