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UnitedHealth Group Behavioral Coach - Part Time - Remote in Boston, Massachusetts

AbleTo, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Behavioral Coach to join our team. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You’re a compassionate coach who shares in our ambitious mission to transform behavioral health care. You want to make a difference and spend more time with patients than with paperwork. You appreciate a collaborative environment with a support system of therapists and clinical supervisors. You want to help participants focus on actionable skills and build healthy, life-long habits through structured, evidence-based protocols.

AbleTo is looking for candidates to serve as Behavioral Coaches for participants enrolled in our Coaching programs. Behavioral Coaches will present participants with new tools to make concrete lifestyle changes. This position is part-time, remote via video-chat or phone.

Flexible scheduling is available, however candidates must have some availability during standard hours (9am to 5pm ET) for occasional mandatory meetings and training sessions, including onboarding.

Why You Should Join Our Team:

Competitive Benefits:

  • Create your own schedule – Flexible hours (10+ hrs/wk) including evenings and weekends from your home office

  • Participant pipeline – our intuitive technology schedules participants for you

  • Clinical training developed and conducted by a team of expert trainers

  • Competitive compensation, including payment for case consultations with senior clinicians

  • Reduced administrative tasks & hassle-free billing – on-time payment for services provided

  • Ability to work on a collaborative team; working closely with seasoned, licensed clinicians, supervisors, and fellow coaches

  • Ability to reach diverse patients across the country and make a big impact in lives nationwide

  • Structured programs that enable you to provide high-quality coaching and witness outstanding results in a short period of time

  • High-quality coaching and witness outstanding results in a short period of time

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

  • Deliver coaching remotely, typically over the course of an 8-week program, via video conference and/or phone

  • Support the mental and physical health care of an assigned participant through our secure digital health platforms

  • Receive regular support from AbleTo Clinical Supervisors

  • Depending on the participant's AbleTo program, work either 1:1 with a participant, or collaboratively within a clinical treatment team

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:

  • BA w/ certification (Master's is preferred)

  • NBHWC or ICF certification

  • 3+ years of experience coaching or counseling adults within a mental health capacity

  • Available 10 - 19 hours a week, including evenings and weekends

  • Private, dependable access to the internet

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in behavioral health related field

  • Spanish-speaking bilingual skills

Soft Skills:

  • Must be knowledgeable of or have some understanding of cognitive behavioral approaches, short-term therapy approaches, anxiety, and depression

  • Must have a range of experience addressing behavioral health, medical, and life transition challenges with adults; including risk management

  • Solid time management skills and attention to detail

  • Positive and enthusiastic attitude

  • Ability to manage workload in an independent setting

  • Experience with team collaboration and coordination of care with external resources

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $19.47 to $38.08 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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. _

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

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