Senior Care Advocate - Utah State Hospital Liaison - Hybrid - Draper, Utah

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You have high standards. So do we. Here at UnitedHealth Group, this includes offering an innovative new standard for care management. It goes beyond counseling services and verifies referrals to programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. That means you'll have an opportunity to make an impact on a huge scale - as part of an incredible team culture that's defining the future of behavioral health care.

If you are located in UT state, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges. This position follows a hybrid schedule with two days in office, three days at home. Must be licensed in Utah state

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with a multidisciplinary Care Coordination team
• Serve as the primary adult Utah State Hospital liaison for Salt Lake and Tooele counties per contracting and other state requirements
• Work with community providers and/or partners in receiving referrals and completing Utah State Hospital admission packets for adults for admission review for Salt Lake and Tooele counties
• Attend a monthly/bi-monthly Continuity of Care meeting with Utah State Hospital staff and liaisons from each of the Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHA)
• Meet with current USH clients for treatment need support, discharge planning and follow up after discharge
• Coordination with the justice system and AP&P
• Complete reporting that includes but not limited to monthly census reports, admission packet tracking, discharge coordination status and housing status post discharge per contracting and other state requirements
• Coordinate with community treatment providers and housing options to support USH discharge planning
• Complete the required documentation in both internal and external electronic health record

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 Master's degree level clinician in: Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or Marriage & Family Counseling; OR Licensed Ph.D. or Licensed PsyD; OR an RN with 2+ years of experience in behavioral health (licensure must be current and unrestricted in Utah state or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• 3+ years of behavioral health clinical experience in an inpatient/acute setting or outpatient setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Utilization review experience in an insurance company or managed care setting
• Experience in discharge planning and/or chart review
• Experience in inpatient/acute setting or outpatient setting
• Knowledge of Level of Care Guidelines (i.e., Milliman, InterQual, etc.)

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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

Client-provided location(s): Draper, UT

Job ID: UHG-2309886

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-24T20:27:27