Behavioral Health Review Coordinator - Licensed Social Worker

As a Behavioral Health Review Coordinator, you will be responsible for performing utilization review of plans of service for home and community-based programs. This reviewer will review the complex plans of service and act as a resource for non-clinical reviewers. This position directly impacts the MD population and their access to much-needed services. This position makes a difference in people’s lives by ensuring they receive adequate support to remain at home instead of an institution.
Applicants must be located in Maryland, with the opportunity to work remotely.

Essential Functions

• Perform utilization review of plans of service for home and community-based programs.
• You will review the complex plans of service and act as a resource for non-clinical reviewers.
• You will act as a resource for non-clinical reviewers.
• You will provide independent review decisions for behavioral health services and the appropriateness of quality of care based on contract, state, or URAC requirements.
• You will screen situations according to specific criteria to determine if care is appropriate.
• Refer cases that fail to meet criteria to peer reviewers.
• Ensure review is conducted thoroughly and within specified timeframes.
• Serve as liaison among peer reviewers, providers, facilities, and/or subscribers.
• Document medical information supporting decisions into the workflow documentation system, ensuring data is entered accurately and timely.

Requirements

• Maryland SW license (not requiring supervision)
• 2 years of clinical experience
• Background in community-based services/support
• Strong experience in behavioral health
• Experience working in a managed care environment is preferred
• Functional knowledge of PC is required
• Case Management or Psychiatric Nurse Certification is preferred
• BSN Preferred
• We are unable to consider candidates outside of the United States, candidates in the state of California, or those in US Minor outlying islands and territories

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Telligen and our affiliates are Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability), and E-Verify Participants. Telligen will not provide sponsorship for this position. If you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. Telligen does not accept 3rd party solicitations from outside staffing firms.