Clinical Utilization Review Specialist

4 weeks ago


Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Centene Corporation Full time

Position Purpose:

As a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our 28 million members.

Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits, including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform clinical reviews and assessments of care related to mental health and substance abuse.
  • Monitor and determine if the level of care and services related to mental health and substance abuse are medically appropriate.
  • Evaluate members' treatment for mental health and substance abuse before, during, and after services to ensure the level of care and services are medically appropriate.
  • Perform prior authorization reviews related to mental health and substance abuse to determine medical appropriateness in accordance with regulatory guidelines and criteria.
  • Conduct concurrent reviews of behavioral health inpatient care to determine the overall health of members, treatment needs, and discharge planning.
  • Analyze behavioral health member data to improve quality and appropriate utilization of services.
  • Provide education to providers, members, and their families regarding behavioral health utilization processes.
  • Interact with behavioral health healthcare providers as appropriate to discuss level of care and/or services.
  • Engage with medical directors and leadership to improve the quality and efficiency of care.
  • Formulate and present cases in staffing and integrated rounds.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of related experience.
  • License to practice independently, and/or have obtained the state required licensure as outlined by the applicable state required.
  • Master's degree for behavioral health clinicians 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.

Pay Range: $46.68 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.

Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.



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