Manager, Care Advocate (Remote in CA)

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. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Crisis Line Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the effective operation of a 24 / 7 crisis intervention service. This position is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of crisis line staff and volunteers, providing clinical supervision, ensuring adherence to protocols, and maintaining a high standard of care for individuals in emotional distress or experiencing a mental health crisis.

The Supervisor supports a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, offering guidance during high-risk situations, debriefing after difficult calls, and fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment. This role also involves training new staff, monitoring performance, and contributing to the continuous improvement of crisis services. Manages activities of a specific team of Intake Counselors or Care Advocate Clinicians organized by primary shifts. Supervise routine performance and communicates pertinent information to team members.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely

• from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

The hours for this role is Saturday 9pm - 7 : 30am and Sunday through Tuesday 6pm - 4 : 30am.

Primary Responsibilities :

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 :

Proven willingness to maintain contact, monitor performance, and direct operations with a designated set of employees

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 $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline : This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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