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Autism/ABA/BCBA Providers

Optum is recruiting Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) in solo private practice and qualified agencies that provide intensive ABA services in the treatment of ASD, for our Autism/ABA provider network.

Individually-Contracted Clinicians

To apply as an individual, you must be a solo clinician or practicing within a group that does not currently have a group agreement with Optum. 

Facility or Hospital-Based

To apply for Facility or Hospital-Based, your facility must offer MH or SUD Inpatient, Residential, Partial Hospitalization or Intensive Outpatient Levels of Care.

Group with Individually Credentialed Providers

To apply for group with individual credentialing, you must be part of a group that has a group agreement with Optum.

Group with Agency Credentialed Providers

To apply for Agency credentialing, your group must be designated as a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Rural Health Center (RHC), Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), and/or other Federally or State licensed or certified entity (license or certification is at the organizational level).

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Initial Credentialing Status

Individual providers – Using the Initial Credentialing Status Toolbar you can easily track the status of your online submission as it moves along the approval process. Log into the secure transactions area of Provider Express, hover over My Practice Info >> My Network Status >> click on Check Initial Credentialing Status.

Agency or Group Practice – contact Network Management at (877) 614-0484

Facility – contact Network Management at (877) 614-0484

Autism/ABA  -  contact Network Management at 877-614-0484

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State-Specific Provider Information

State-Specific Provider Information information for UBH/Optum network providers to aid in working with members

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