Utilization Management Clinician Behavioral Health

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Position Summary

 

Fully remote role.
Monday-Friday 8:30-5pm EST. No weekends or holidays. 

Utilizes clinical skills to coordinate, document and communicate all aspects of the utilization/benefit management program. Applies critical thinking and is knowledgeable in clinically appropriate treatment, evidence based care an clinical practice guidelines for Behavioral Health and/or medical conditions based upon program focus.

- Utilizes clinical experience and skills in a collaborative process to assess appropriateness of treatment plans across levels of care, apply evidence based standards and practice guideline to treatment where appropriate. 
- Coordinate, monitor and evaluate options to facilitate appropriate healthcare services/benefits for members. 
- Provides triage and crisis report. 
- Gathers clinical information and applies the appropriate clinical judgment to render coverage determination/recommendation along the continuum of care facilities including effective discharge planning. 
- Coordinates with providers and other parties to facilitate optimal care/treatment. 
- Identifies members at risk for poor outcomes and facilitates referral opportunities to integrate with other products, services and/or programs. 
- Identifies opportunities to promote quality effectiveness of healthcare services and benefit utilization. 
- Consults and lends expertise to other internal and external constituents in the coordination and administration of the utilization/benefit management function.
- Work requires sitting for extended periods, talking on the telephone and typing on the computer.

 

Required Qualifications

- Must have active current and unrestricted Master's Level Behavioral Health clinical license in the state of residence (LMSW, LCSW, LISW, LPC, or comparable) or Registered Nurse licensure with psychiatric specialty, certification, or experience in state of residence

- Must be able to work Monday through Friday 8:30-5pm EST. No weekends or holidays.
- 1+ years of utilization review/utilization management required

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Preferred Qualifications

- 3+ years of behavioral health clinical experience in a hospital setting

- Experience working with geriatric population
- Crisis intervention skills preferred.
- Position requires proficiency with computer skills which includes navigating multiple systems and keyboarding.
- Managed care preferred 

 

Education

Master's degree required if social worker, MSW, LCSW, Behavioral /mental health services or if Registered Nurse, Associates degree required, BSN preferred

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$60,522.00 - $129,615.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 
 
In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities.  The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.  Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees.  The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disabil