Behavioral Health Care Coordinator - Chicago Area (Remote)

LOCATION: Looking for Candidates in Chicago, IL area around Downers Grove, Springfield, Danville, Rockford, Quincy, or Marion.
JOB DETAILS:
This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely clinical review of behavioral health cases for medical necessity including assisting members on the telephone, reviewing medical records, reviewing cases that involve contract interpretation of behavioral health diagnoses, and utilizing knowledge of medical necessity criteria for all levels of behavioral health care from outpatient office visits to acute inpatient.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years of clinical experience in a psychiatric setting or own behavioral health practice.
• PC and database experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with active, current license or Masters-level Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) with active, current license to practice at the independent practice level or Licensed Counselor (LMHC or LPCC). Current clinical license to practice in the state of operations and in good standing.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Utilization review experience.

LOCATION: Remote position in Chicago IL area. Candidate should live in Downers Grove, Springfield, Danville, Rockford, Quincy, or Marion area.
POSITION: 6 Months (Contract to Hire)
HOURS PER DAY: 8
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
SALARY: $41-$43 Hourly