Behavorial Intake Counselor

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Initial behavioral health triage of members in a call center environment.
• Analyze and investigate members' questions.
• Provide explanations and interpretations of benefits/coverage, benefit authorizations, treatment plan processing and assistance in finding behavioral health services.
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a Behavioral Health field (Counseling, psychology, social work, human services).
• 1+ years of experience in Behavioral Health field with direct client contact.
• Basic level of computer skills in a professional setting, ability to toggle between systems and type 35 - 40 WPM.

Preferred Qualification:

• 1+ years of prior experience in a call center.

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. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

Optum is a drug-free workplace.