Military OneSource Counselor – Bilingual – California License Position Available In Calhoun, Alabama

Job Description:

• -This position includes a $5,000 sign on bonusfor external candidates Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided bytechnology to help millions of people live healthier lives.

Thework you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes byconnecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data andresources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find aculture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers,comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Comemake an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advancehealth equity on a global scale. Join us to start

• Caring.

Connecting. Growing together.

• Military OneSource is a comprehensive support service provided bythe U.S. Department of Defense. It’s designed to offer a wide rangeof resources and confidential help to service members and theirfamilies.
• This role will be responsible for providing behavioralhealth/non-medica, short-term, solution focused consultationdirectly to service and family members. Services are providedvirtually (phone, video, chat). Services include brief counselingand consultation, action planning, referral to resources (assuringlinkage as appropriate) and follow up as indicated.
• The operating hours will be 5:00am to 9:00pm Pacific Time, sevendays a week. Morning, afternoon and evening shifts available,weekend days may be required.
• Schedules are full time, 5 days aweek for 8 hour shifts.
• If you are licensed in California, you will have the flexibility towork remotely
• as you take on some tough challenges.

• Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide appropriate type of service based on member’s presentation,clinical history and needs and accurately differentiate between NMCand Military medical services Formulate accurate description of member’s clinical presentation intheir individual clinical records and maintaining appropriaterecords, case notes, forms and reports as well as databaseentries Maintain appropriate confidentiality according to DoD standards Manage duty to warn and restricted reporting situations accordingto Department of Defense (DoD) protocol Participate in staff meetings, case consultations, and trainingopportunities•You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in anenvironment that will challenge you and give you clear direction onwhat it takes to succeed in your role as well as providedevelopment for other roles you may be interested in.

• RequiredQualifications:

• Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, marriage/family therapyor counseling or related mental health field Current, valid, unrestricted counseling license/certification inCalifornia, which grants the authority to provide counselingservices as an independent practitioner in their respective fields,such as

LP, MFT, LCSW, LPCC

2+ years of experience, post-licensure, that demonstrates acquiredknowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciencesequivalent to a social work, psychology, marriage/family therapy,or counseling major Experience using various computer applications and move throughcomputer screens while talking with members Demonstrated ability to build rapport, assess and address risk, anddevelop goals with service members and their families in atelephonic, video or digital modality Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally and geographicallydiverse population Demonstrated ability to address a variety of problems and issues aspresented by callers Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and creatively with otherprofessional team members Proven solid written, verbal and interpersonal skills

• U.

S. citizen and speak fluent English Bilingual Spanish/English Access to high-speed internet from home Dedicated, distraction-free space in home for home office If you are offered this position, you will be required to provideextensive personal information to obtain and maintain a suitabilityor determination of eligibility for a Confidential/Secret or TopSecret security clearance as a condition of your employment

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Veteran/military retiree, wounded warrior, and/or militaryspouse Experience working with and/or for military communities Employee assistance program (EAP) experience 1+ years of experience performing Risk Assessments with adults 1+ years of experience performing short term / solution focusedtherapy with adults
• Please note, this contract requires the following: For assignments in the 50 states, counselors shall be licensed orcertified in the state in which the client is receiving services
• Multi state licensure preferred Must meet the security requirements identified in Section 5.

7bullet a All non-medical counseling network providers shall be licensed,certified, and properly credentialed to perform this requirementand be compliant with the commercial industry accepted standardsfor the performance of EAP programs and non-medical counselingprogram guidance and scope requirements Must display knowledge and understanding of the military lifestyleand culture Counselors shall adhere to commercial and professional standards ofpractice set forth by Federal, state, and local laws, as well asrelevant DoD/Military Branch of Service and Component policies(Attachments 25, Reference 38) Credentialing must be completed for all Military OneSourcenon-medical counselors, who MUST BE licensed in the State orterritory (excluding Guam) in which the participant is receivingthe services. If the participant is receiving telephonic or onlinecounseling while located OCONUS (excluding Alaska, Hawaii and USterritories), the Military OneSource counselor may be licensed inany state Non-medical counselors are mandated reporters of situations thatinclude harm to self or others, domestic violence, child abuse orneglect, violence against any person, and any present or futureillegal activity. Non-medical counseling provides support for common military-relatedstressors to prevent the development or exacerbation of mentalhealth conditions that may detract from military and familyreadiness Demonstrated counseling competence preceding their agreement toperform under the Military OneSource contract. Page 111. Allnon-medical counseling network providers shall be licensed,certified, and properly credentialed to perform this requirementand be compliant with the commercial industry accepted standardsfor the performance of EAP programs and non-medical counselingprogram guidance and scope requirements. They must also displayknowledge and understanding of the military lifestyle andculture Counselors shall adhere to commercial and professional standards ofpractice set forth by Federal, state, and local laws, as well asrelevant DoD/Military Branch of Service and Component policies(Attachments 25, Reference 38) Credentialing must be completed forall Military OneSource non-medical counselors, who MUST BE licensedin the State or territory (excluding Guam) in which the participantis receiving the services. If the participant is receivingtelephonic or online counseling while located OCONUS (excludingAlaska, Hawaii and US territories), the Military OneSourcecounselor may be licensed in any state

• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we willconsider for employment qualified applicants with arrest andconviction records
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere toUnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
• The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annuallybased on full-time employment.

Pay is based on several factorsincluding but not limited to local labor markets, education, workexperience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies withall minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary,UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensivebenefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stockpurchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject toeligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin acareer with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choiceof benefits and incentives.

• At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthierlives and make the health system work better for everyone.

Webelieve everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, locationand income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to goodhealth which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. Weare committed to mitigating our impact on the environment andenabling and delivering equitable care that addresses healthdisparities and improves health outcomes

• an enterprise priorityreflected in our mission.
• UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employerunder applicable law and qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, nationalorigin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules,or regulations.
• UnitedHealth Group is a drug
• free workplace. Candidates arerequired to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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