Behavioral Health
Behavioral Care professionals at UnitedHealth Group use their training and leadership skills to deliver compassion and empathy in a unique, industry-leading integration model. With a large network of providers, we’re able to go beyond counseling services and verified referrals to provide a holistic approach to behavioral health.
What We Are Looking For
- Current Licensure (LMHC, LCSW, LSW, LMFT, LPC, LCPC, RN)
- Experience working with managed care and Medicare/Medicaid patients
- Excellent counseling skills and a resourceful approach to problem solving
- Exceptional planning and organizational ability coupled with strong collaboration skills
Hiring Process Resources
Resources for Clinicians
Social Worker
Help patients every day as you identify and assess available services to meet their unique social and emotional needs.
Behavioral Health Advocate
Provide case management services through review of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health treatments.
EAP Coordinator
Investing in employees to help them resolve lifestyle and personal situations creates a more vibrant, positive workplace.
Nurse & Nurse Leadership
What if you could greatly increase your impact, open yourself to incredible career opportunities and still be working at your highest level of compassion? You can. UnitedHealth Group provides an opportunity to deliver care for millions of patients and their providers every day. Your compassion, commitment and energy can help transform health care.
Hear From Our People
Working with patients in the final months, days and moments of their lives isn’t the easiest job in the world, but for Sharon you could say it’s a calling. Serving patients and their families, she feels blessed to be in a position of giving back. Hear what Sharon has to say about her role as a Hospice Case Manager.
Sharon W. | Step Dancer & Registered Nurse
Resources for Nurses
Field & Telephonic Based Careers
Case Manager, Home Infusion, Home Health, OBGYN, Nurse Line, Utilization Management
Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
There’s not an organization in the world that has found more ways to involve and engage Advanced Practice Care Providers. The goal is to bring about an integrated level of decision making and care as well as the vital education and coaching that results in improved total care for members.
Meet Our People
Azeib G | Botanical Gardens Enthusiast & NP
Making a Difference
Support system after Hurricane Florence
Hiring Process Resources
Resources for Clinicians
- Watch “Social Isolation in Older Adults” presentation
- Center for Clinician Advancement
House Calls Nurse Practitioner
Bring your skilled care and medical knowledge to our members in their own homes.
Physician Assistant
Join with other care providers in our organization to diagnose, prescribe treatment plans and ensure patient engagement in their own care.
Long Term Care
Coordinate care, educate patients and their families and ensure the best quality of life for those patients.
Physicians
Health care is changing in ways that open doors for all of us, including Physicians who want to move beyond private practice. There are many reasons why your experience here will be unique. Here, you can create the kind of change that makes health care more responsive, innovative and effective as you work at the top of your license.
Meet Our People
For Sandra, staying active is an important part of her lifestyle, not just as an example for her children but also her patients. She specializes in treating patients who have autoimmune disorders, and the best part of her job is being able to provide excellent care because of the teamwork and support system at UnitedHealth Group.
Sandra P. | Hiker & Fitness Advocate & Physician
What You Need to Know
- You’ll greatly expand your impact as a leader, influencer and educator by overseeing integrated clinical teams in a variety of settings
- You’ll drive change in the health care industry with the resources of a Fortune 7 company while still serving patients in a care capacity
- You’ll enhance your business and financial planning skills, cultivate new organizational and leadership competencies and improve the lives of millions around the world
What’s Next
Physician, Family Medicine
Utilize your medical knowledge and care delivery expertise to diagnose, treat and educate patients of all ages.
Physician, Internal Medicine
Utilize your medical knowledge and care delivery expertise to diagnose, treat and educate adult and older adolescent patients.
Medical Director
Design the products and programs that make our care delivery the best in the business.
Clinical Support
Here’s an opportunity to fully utilize your organizational skills, focus and energy in a role that can elevate your career and your sense of impact. Our support roles are found in a variety of clinical environments such as on a clinical support team, a call center team, or even at a health care clinic. It’s a learning opportunity, a chance to help improve life for millions of people.
Meet Our People
Courtney G. | Committed Mom & Military Spouse & Medical Assistant
Closing the Gap in Care
Learn how Lisa helps members navigate a complex health care system.
What You Need to Know
- Familiarity with ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes will help you perform at your best in this role
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in customer service and medical knowledge or prior experience working in a hospital or clinic setting
- A high level of proficiency with computer software
Resources for Clinicians
Clinical Administrative Coordinator
Support our clinical care givers with live outreach, educating members about program benefits and helping us manage member cases and documentation.
Radiologic Technologist
Ensure the well-being of patients through radiology and provide a positive, supportive environment working alongside physicians, advanced practice clinicians and clinical staff.
Medical Coding
Our Coders are critical contributors to a complex team of professionals all working to ensure accuracy, compliance and proper documentation. You’ll discover a quick pace and a bar set high for performance. Here are some considerations when choosing UnitedHealth Group as a place to grow and develop your career.
Discover Optum360
- Learn about the innovative work environment at Optum360, part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses
- See why a Medical Coding career here is so unique and challenging
Hiring Process Resources
Medical Coder
You’ll have access to systems, tools, training and support that you can access within our thriving environment
Pharmacy
Our Clinical Pharmacists provide pharmacotherapy consultations over the phone, within a cutting-edge, clinical setting. Within Pharmaceutical Research, we offer challenging opportunities with access to one of the world’s largest collections of data on treatments and outcomes.
Learn More About the Role
Employees describe what it’s like to work as a Pharmacy Technician with OptumRx.
Meet Our People
Jennifer cooks with purpose and creativity in response to her daughter’s food allergies, and that has also created a passion for educating others. She brings the same sense of purpose to her work, when she’s helping members navigate the health system.
Jennifer D. | Food Allergies Educator & Advocate & Clinical Pharmacist
What You Need to Know
- Familiarity with ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes will help you perform at your best in this role
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in customer service and medical knowledge or prior experience working in a hospital or clinic setting
- A high level of proficiency with computer software
Hiring Process Resources
Clinical Pharmacist
- Work in a variety of pharmacological fields, including disease management, drug utilization, research and direct patient coordination
Pharmacy Clerk
- Provide support to the pharmacy staff in a variety of capacities
- Monitor drug inventory within pharmacy mail order computer system
- Process drug purchases, verify shipments against invoices
- Maintain proper storage of drug inventory
- Responsibilities may vary by business
Pharmacy Technician
- Performs designated technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of medications
- Performs designated tasks regarding pharmacy quality control, management of pharmacy records, inventory and preparation of orders for drugs
- Depending on the business you work in, your responsibilities may vary