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.** What makes your clinical career greater with UnitedHealth Group? You can improve the health of others and help heal the health care system. You will work within an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day. And, when you contribute, you'll open doors for yourself that simply do not exist in any other organization, anywhere. **Schedule** : Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5pm EST including Rotating Holidays. No weekends or evenings. If you are located in New York, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Support day to day operations of team as subject matter expert for department + Review staff member assessments and collaborate with medical peers to determine appropriate levels of care + Assess and interpret customer needs and requirements + Review cases and analyze clinical information in conjunction with medical directors to determine the appropriateness of hospitalization + Manage escalated concerns/cases to resolution 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:** + Licensed clinician with a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or Marriage or Family Counseling, or an RN with 2 years of experience in behavioral health + Licenses must be active and unrestricted to practice at the independent level in your state of residence + 3+ years of post-Master’s experience working with children in a related mental health environment + Proficient Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) + Dedicated office space and access to high-speed internet service **Preferred Qualifications:** + Clinical license in the state of New York + Inpatient experience + Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse + 1+ years experience working within a Managed Care Organization (MCO) + Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients + Experience working with children/adolescents + Experience working with the Medicaid or Medicare patient population + Experience working in a remote position *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. 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._