Utilization Management Clinician - Behavioral Health

Fully remote role in the USA.
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.

• Coordinates with providers and other parties to facilitate optimal care/treatment.
• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate options to facilitate appropriate healthcare services/benefits for members.
• Identifies opportunities to promote quality effectiveness of healthcare services and benefit utilization.
• Gathers clinical information and applies the appropriate clinical judgment to render coverage determination/recommendation along the continuum of care facilities including effective discharge planning.
• Provides triage and crisis report.
• Consults and lends expertise to other internal and external constituents in the coordination and administration of the utilization/benefit management function.
• 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.
• Identifies members at risk for poor outcomes and facilitates referral opportunities to integrate with other products, services and/or programs.

• Sedentary work involving periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
• Work requires sitting for extended periods, talking on the telephone and typing on the computer.

Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
Minimum: 58,760
Maximum: 125,840
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 disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.
For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit

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Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of utilization review/utilization management required
• 3+ years of behavioral health clinical experience in a hospital setting required
• One of the following is required: Unencumbered Master's Level Behavioral Health clinical license in the state where they work (LMSW, LCSW, LISW, LPC, etc) or Registered Nurse that must hold an unrestricted license in their state of residence, with multi-state/compact privileges and have the ability to be licensed in all non-compact states.

• Required to use a residential broadband service with internet speeds of at least 25 mbps/3mbps in order to ensure sufficient speed to adequately perform work duties. Some candidates may be eligible for partial reimbursement of the cost of residential broadband service.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Education
Master's degree Behavioral/Mental Health services or Associates Nursing-Registered Nurse with Behavioral Health experience/background
Business Overview
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