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Optum · 16 hours ago

Licensed Behavioral Health Advocate SED Waiver - Salina, KS

Salina, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $107K/yr

2+ years exp

Optum is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Advocate SED Waiver to join their team in Salina, KS. The role involves case management and care coordination for members on the SED and Autism Waivers, ensuring appropriate levels of care and developing Person-Centered Service Plans.

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Responsibilities

Make patient assessments and determining appropriate levels of care

Obtain information 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 transitions between various areas of care

Identify ways to add value to treatment plans and consulting with facility staff or outpatient care providers on those ideas

Develop and monitor implementation of Person-Centered Service Plans

Collaborate with Community Mental Health Centers to ensure member's are receiving services and supports

Qualification

Licensed Master's degreeActiveUnrestricted license2+ years behavioral health experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyDual diagnosis experienceMedicaid population experienceChildrenAdolescentsFamilies

Required

Licensed Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling; Licensed Ph.D., or Registered Nurse with 2+ years of experience in behavioral health

Active, unrestricted license in Kansas: LP, LPC, LCP, LCPC, LMSW, LSCSW, LMFT, LCMFT, or RN (with a BSN) in the state of Kansas

2+ years of post-license experience in a related mental health environment

Proven intermediate Microsoft skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Access to secure, high-speed internet (Broadband Cable, DSL, or Fiber) and a dedicated, distraction-free workspace at home

Reside in or near Salina, KS

Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel within the service delivery area as needed (up to 50%)

Preferred

Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse

Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients

Experience working with the Medicaid population

Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Company

Optum

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Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.

Founded in 2011

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA

10001+ employees