Field Based Behavioral Health Case Manager – Quad Cities, IA

Requisition Number: 2055320
Job Category: Behavioral
Primary Location: Davenport, IA

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Focus on initial inpatient admission for psychiatric and chemical dependency patients 
• Make patient assessments and determining appropriate levels of care 
• Obtain information from providers on outpatient requests for treatment 
• Determine if additional clinical treatment sessions are needed 
• Manage inpatient and outpatient mental health cases throughout the entire treatment plan 
• Administer benefits and review treatment plans 
• Coordinate benefits and transitions between various areas of care 
• Identify ways to add value to treatment plans and consulting with facility staff or outpatient care providers on those ideas    

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 in Social Work (MSW)
• Current, unrestricted license to practice in the state of residence
• 1+ years of post Master’s experience in behavior health  
• Proficient Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to travel regularly within market for patient visits
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
• 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. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance