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Behavioral Health Technician roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL, proving no qualified U.S. workers were available. Candidates with a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field may also qualify under EB-2. Direct-support healthcare settings and residential treatment facilities are the most active sponsors.
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INTRODUCTION
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.
We're making a solid connection between exceptional patient care and outstanding career opportunities. The result is a culture of performance that's driving the health care industry forward. As a Telephone Case Manager RN with UnitedHealth Group, you'll support a diverse member population with education, advocacy and connections to the resources they need to feel better and get well. Instead of seeing a handful of patients each day, your work may affect millions for years to come. Ready for a new path? Apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Telephonic Case Manager RN Behavioral Health will identify, coordinate, and provide appropriate levels of care. The Telephonic Case Manager RN Behavioral Health is responsible for clinical operations and medical management activities across the continuum of care (assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating). This includes case management, coordination of care, and medical management consulting.
This is high volume, customer service environment. You'll need to be efficient, productive and thorough dealing with our members over the phone. Solid computer and software navigation skills are critical. You should also be solidly patient-focused and adaptable to changes.
This is a full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm position in your time zone.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls to assess members current health status
- Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans
- Provide patient education to assist with self-management
- Make referrals to outside sources
- Provide a complete continuum of quality care through close communication with members via in-person or on-phone interaction
- Support members with condition education, medication reviews and connections to resources such as Home Health Aides or Meals on Wheels
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of employment
- Active Compact RN License
- 1+ years of experience with mental health/behavioral health/substance use focus
- Proven ability to type and have the ability to navigate a Windows based environment
- Access to high-speed internet (DSL or Cable)
- Dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BSN
- Certified Case Manager (CCM)
- 3+ years of experience with a mental health/behavioral health/substance use focus
- Case management experience
- Experience or exposure to discharge planning
- Experience in a telephonic role
- Background in managed care
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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 $60,200 - $107,400 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.
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Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your education and experience to exactly match the job description filed with DOL. A behavioral health technician role typically requires a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a directly related field, so document your transcripts and any foreign credential evaluations early.
Target residential and inpatient facility employers
Behavioral health technicians working in residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, and inpatient substance-use facilities are far more likely to have sponsored PERM cases than outpatient clinics. Filter your job search to these settings, where chronic staffing shortages give employers a clearer business case for sponsorship.
Search sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you search for behavioral health technician roles at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can target companies already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process rather than pitching cold to HR teams who have never filed.
Confirm your role meets EB-3 skilled worker criteria
EB-3 covers positions requiring at least two years of training or experience. Before accepting an offer, confirm the job description on file with USCIS specifies those requirements, since a posting written as entry-level may not survive PERM audit scrutiny.
Ask about PERM timeline before signing an offer
PERM labor certification alone currently averages well over a year at DOL, and I-140 adjudication adds additional months. Ask your prospective employer how far along their prevailing wage determination is and whether they have immigration counsel retained, because a sponsor without infrastructure can stall your case.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark the prevailing wage
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer negotiation. If your offered salary falls below the DOL-certified prevailing wage level, your PERM application will be denied regardless of employer intent.
Green Card Behavioral Health Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do behavioral health technician jobs commonly come with green card sponsorship?
Sponsorship is available but not universal. Larger residential treatment networks, behavioral health hospital systems, and federally qualified health centers are most likely to sponsor because they have in-house immigration infrastructure and chronic hiring needs. Smaller outpatient practices rarely sponsor due to the cost and administrative burden of PERM labor certification. Targeting employers with prior PERM filing history gives you the strongest starting point.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which behavioral health technician positions sometimes fail to meet. EB-3 is tied to PERM labor certification rather than a visa lottery, so there is no annual cap at the petition stage. The tradeoff is timeline: EB-3 from PERM through adjustment of status typically takes two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth, compared to H-1B's potentially faster temporary authorization.
What documents should I prepare before applying to sponsored behavioral health technician roles?
Gather a foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator if your degree is from outside the United States, since PERM requires DOL to verify your qualifications match the filed job description. You should also have official transcripts, any state-level behavioral health certification or registration documentation, and reference letters from prior clinical supervisors confirming direct patient-care experience and hours.
How can I find behavioral health technician jobs that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs at employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, including behavioral health and direct-care roles. Standard job boards do not filter by PERM filing history, so you can spend months applying to employers who have never sponsored and have no intention of starting. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you focus only on employers already familiar with the EB-2 and EB-3 process.
Can I qualify for EB-2 instead of EB-3 as a behavioral health technician?
EB-2 requires the position itself to demand an advanced degree, or for you to qualify for a National Interest Waiver as a self-petitioner. Most behavioral health technician job descriptions are written at the bachelor's level and filed under EB-3. If you hold a master's degree in clinical psychology, counseling, or social work and the employer frames the role accordingly in the PERM filing, EB-2 may apply, but this requires coordination with immigration counsel early in the process.