Inpatient Utilization Review Clinician, Behavioral Health

🕒 July 7

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $27 - $48 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

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Centene Corporation

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1984

🛡️ Insurance

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

Insurance • Consulting • Healthcare

Centene Corporation is a leading provider of government-sponsored healthcare services, specializing in delivering affordable and high-quality healthcare solutions. For over 40 years, Centene has focused on transforming the health of communities by expanding access to Medicaid, Medicare, and Health Insurance Marketplace services, as well as serving military communities through the TRICARE program. As the largest Medicaid managed care organization and a key participant in the Marketplace, Centene emphasizes localized healthcare delivery combined with strong partnerships with nonprofit organizations to meet the unique needs of its members. Centene is also committed to corporate sustainability and social responsibility, prioritizing environmental stewardship and ethical governance to enhance the well-being of the communities it serves.

📋 Description

• Perform clinical reviews and assess care related to mental health and substance abuse • Monitor and determine whether levels of care and services are medically appropriate • Evaluate members’ treatment before, during, and after services • Perform prior authorization reviews in accordance with regulatory guidelines and criteria • Conduct concurrent reviews of behavioral health inpatient care, including member health, treatment needs, and discharge planning • Analyze behavioral health member data to improve quality and appropriate utilization of services • Educate providers, members, and families about the behavioral health utilization process • Interact with behavioral health providers regarding level of care and services • Engage with medical directors and leadership to improve care quality and efficiency • Formulate and present cases in staffing and integrated rounds • Comply with policies and standards and perform other assigned duties

🎯 Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited School Nursing or Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of related experience • License to practice independently and/or state-required licensure • Master’s degree for behavioral health clinicians required • LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) required, or LMHC, LPC, LMFT, LMHP, or RN state/compact state licensure required • Clinical knowledge and ability to review and/or assess treatment plans related to mental health and substance abuse preferred • Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse utilization review process preferred • Experience working with providers and healthcare teams to review care services related to mental health and substance abuse preferred • Availability to work Tuesday–Saturday or Wednesday–Sunday, 8am–5pm, with holiday rotation

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive pay • Health insurance • 401K • Stock purchase plans • Tuition reimbursement • Paid time off plus holidays • Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules • Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation • Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity