Behavioral Health Advocate

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time

The Behavioral Health Advocate will serve as the single point of contact for children, youth, caregivers, CPS, and related agencies to coordinate a child or youth in our Virginia program.

The Behavioral Health Advocate will meet with CPS, complete assessments, attend internal clinical rounds, make recommendations to the child and family team, and ensure essential medical and behavioral health services are provided to children and youth.

The Behavioral Health Advocate will reach out to providers when needed and update information on the EHR.

Behavioral Health Advocates are responsible for coordinating and managing medical and behavioral health services delivered to youth who are in foster care.

The Behavioral Health Advocate will serve as the primary point of contact for the youth, their family, the state child welfare contractor, foster parents or group home placements, and network providers.

This is a work-at-home position with travel up to 25-50% in local areas in the Commonwealth of VA.

Must live and be independently licensed in the Commonwealth of VA.

Schedule is Monday - Friday, days.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Providing care coordination and serving as single point of contact for children, family, state foster care contractor, and/or the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)
  • Conducting assessments of child's needs in collaboration with identified supports
  • Developing a plan of care in collaboration with the youth, family, state foster care contractor, and foster care placement to address member needs
  • Reviewing and revising plan of care as needed based upon the needs of the member
  • Providing outreach to network providers to ensure the delivery of appropriate services to meet member needs and the coordination of services among providers
  • Working collaboratively with service providers, families, state child welfare contractor, and child placing agencies to identify and access resources to meet the needs of members and support foster care placements
  • Working with network providers to ensure timely access to services and coordinate service needs
  • Providing outreach and coaching to members, families, and foster care placement to encourage and promote treatment and service adherence
  • Working with the member, family, state foster care contractor, and foster care placement to identify and address gaps in services
  • Responding promptly to emerging issues that impact services to the youth
  • Provide education to members, families, and foster care placements regarding relevant medical and behavioral topics
  • Seeking consultation and support from other members of core and extended care team as needed such as RN, Medical Director, Provider, and Community Liaisons

Required Qualifications:

  • Licensed Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage or Family Counseling, or Licensed Ph.D., or an RN with 2+ years of experience in behavioral health
  • Current, unrestricted, independent VA License (LCSW, LMFT, RN, LPC, LP)
  • 2+ years of experience in behavioral health
  • Experience working with children, youth, and young adults in foster care or juvenile justice
  • Demonstrated understanding and experience in trauma-informed care and working with a system of care
  • Care planning and care management experience
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office-based applications and the ability to learn in a web-based virtual environment
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time in VA once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted
  • Access to high-speed internet from home (Broadband Cable, DSL, Fiber) and a dedicated workspace from home
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements.

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