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Centene
Utilization Review Clinician - Behavioral Health
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Social Worker assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
$65,640 / year median in Oklahoma
+23% projected growth
Job Description
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
Program/Team Supported:
Oklahoma Complete HealthBehavioral Health Utilization Management Training Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m- 5:00 p.
Work Schedule:
Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 a.m- 5:00 p.
Holiday Coverage:
Required on a rotating scheduleLocation Requirement:
Must reside inOklahoma Position Purpose:
Performs a clinical review and assesses care related to mental health and substance abuse. Monitors and determines if level of care and services related to mental health and substance abuse are medically appropriate. Evaluates member's treatment for mental health and substance abuse before, during, and after services to ensure level of care and services are medically appropriate Performs prior authorization reviews related to mental health and substance abuse to determine medical appropriateness in accordance with regulatory guidelines and criteria Performs concurrent review of behavioral health (BH) inpatient to determine overall health of member, treatment needs, and discharge planning Analyzes BH member data to improve quality and appropriate utilization of services Provides education to providers members and their families regrading BH utilization process Interacts with BH healthcare providers as appropriate to discuss level of care and/or services Engages with medical directors and leadership to improve the quality and efficiency of care Formulates and presents cases in staffing and integrated rounds Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.Education/Experience:
Requires Graduate of an Accredited School Nursing or Bachelor's degree and 2- 4 years of related experience.
License/Certification:
LCSW- License Clinical Social Worker required or LMHC-Licensed Mental Health Counselor required or LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor required or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) required or Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) required or RN
- Registered Nurse
- State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
Pay Range:
$27.02- $48.