UnitedHealth Group

Behavioral Intake Counselor - Remote in Las Vegas, NV


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Pay$28.03 - $54.95 / hour
LocationLas Vegas/Nevada
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: 2238477

      At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

      If you reside within the Las Vegas, NV area, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * as you take on some tough challenges.

      Primary Responsibilities:

      • Responsible for daily referral outreach to members are received from the BHO BIC box in Touchworks.
      • Responsible for documentation of scheduled appointments in the Touchworks and ICM (Integrated Case Management) platforms.
      • Responsible for scheduling all Network referrals that are sent via fax to BHO.
      • Have a working knowledge of behavioral health terminology (diagnoses and treatment).
      • Being familiar with the Network Providers that we utilize and establishing working relationships with them.
      • Responsible for filtering BIC referrals daily by line of business.
      • Have a working knowledge of Excel and the ability to add members to the spreadsheet for scheduling appointments.
      • Attend BIC Team meetings every other week to discuss team procedures, policies, and workflows.
      • Ability to work within a group to discuss referrals, needed treatment, and best practices for our members.
      • Ability to work with medical Doctors, Nurses, Medical Assistants, and staff.
      • Other duties as assigned

      *** Candidate must be available to work Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm ***

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

      Required Qualifications:

      • 1+ years of experience working in a Managed Care Organization
      • 6+ months of behavioral health experience
      • Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

      Preferred Qualifications:

      • Fluent Spanish Speaker
      • Case management experience

      *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

      Nevada Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

      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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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

  • About the company

      UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is an American multinational managed healthcare and insurance company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

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