Utilization Review Clinician – Behavioral Health

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☕ Washington – Remote

☕ Washington – 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 member treatment before, during, and after services • Perform prior authorization reviews according to regulatory guidelines and criteria • Perform concurrent reviews of behavioral health inpatient care • Analyze behavioral health member data to improve quality and appropriate utilization • Educate providers, members, and families regarding the behavioral health utilization process • Discuss levels of care and services with behavioral health healthcare providers • Collaborate 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 • Perform other assigned duties

🎯 Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited School Nursing or Bachelor's degree • 2–4 years of related experience • Active Washington RN license or active Compact RN license required • License to practice independently and/or state-required licensure • Master’s degree for behavioral health clinicians required • One of the following required: LCSW, LMHC, LPC, LMFT, LMHP, or RN State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure • 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 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST • Availability to participate in weekend and holiday rotation schedules

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive pay • Health insurance • 401K plan • Stock purchase plans • Tuition reimbursement • Paid time off plus holidays • Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules • Equal opportunity employment • Consideration of qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law