Job Details
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Computer skills
- Driver's License
- Mental health counseling
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
Benefits
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Referral program
Job Description
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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life’s best work. SM
The Field Assessor Community Health Worker uses pertinent data and facts to identify and solve a range of problems within area of expertise. He\She investigates non-standard requests and problems, with some assistance from others.
Hours: Schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm and on Wednesday from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Standard Time. This position is a field-based position with a home-based office.
Location : State of Arkansas
Local travel up to 75% and mileage is reimbursed at current government rate.
Primary Responsibilities:
Administers field based Independent Assessments to beneficiaries
Requires daily travel to and from appointments at Provider offices, beneficiary homes, and other community meeting locations within areas served by Arkansas Department of Human Services
Utilizes and secures 5-10 pounds of technology equipment (cellular phone, computer, and hot spot)
Communicates in a culturally sensitive manner to individuals whose support needs are being assessed within the mental health and/or developmentally disabled populations
Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet deadlines
Requires little assistance with standard and non-standard requests
Works with supervisor to solve more complex problems
Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet agreed upon deadlines
Works with others as part of a team
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits
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:
Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in counseling, psychology, social work OR 3+ years of related field with experience in mental health counseling and/or working with developmentally disabled beneficiaries, psychology, or social work
1+ year of working experience face to face direct care with the mental health population or with behavioral health beneficiaries
Intermediate computer proficiency including MS Word, and Outlook, to be able to use multiple web applications at the same time
Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI)
Reside in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
Ability to drive long distances, sit for 1-3 hours, and carry 5-10 pounds of equipment
Ability to travel locally approximately 75% of the time with Reliable transportation, that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area, with a current and non-restricted valid state Driver’s License and State-required insurance
Preferred Qualifications:
Critical thinker and someone who is a self-starter, and has good communications skills
Ability to see and respond to challenging situations
Ability to navigate/drive in various weather situations
Ability to display sound knowledge of road safety regulations
Ability to display a working knowledge of local roads and routes
Ability to utilize maps, GPS systems and car manuals
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.
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