Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

CareerArc; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a remote clinical professional responsible for reviewing behavioral health cases for medical necessity. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse or licensed Behavioral Health Professional with significant experience in psychiatric settings. Responsibilities include assisting members over the phone and reviewing clinical cases. Competitive compensation ranges from $60,300.00 to $133,400.00, based on skills and location.

Qualifications

• Current clinical license in state of TX, OK, NM, MT or IL and in good standings.
• 3 years clinical experience in psychiatric setting or own behavioral health practice.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely clinical review of behavioral health cases.
• Assist members on the telephone and review medical records.
• Utilize knowledge of medical necessity criteria for behavioral health care.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and decision-making skills

PC and database experience

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Masters-level Behavioral Health Professional (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCPC, RPsy)

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely clinical review of behavioral health cases for medical necessity including assisting members on the telephone, reviewing medical records, reviewing cases which involves contract interpretation of behavioral health diagnoses, and utilizing knowledge of medical necessity criteria for all levels of behavioral health care from outpatient office visits to acute in-patient to out-patient office visits.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Masters-level Behavioral Health Professional (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LCPC, RPsy) with current license to practice at the independent practice level.
• Current clinical license in state of TX, OK, NM, MT or IL and in good standings.
• 3 years clinical experience (post licensure at the independent practice level) in psychiatric setting or own behavioral health practice.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• PC and database experience.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Utilization review, Discharge Planning and varied Clinical experience needed.
• MUST be licensed to practice at the independent level for this role. The # of years of clinical experience required for this role is post licensure (# of years) at the independent practice level

This is a Telecommute (Remote) role for TX, OK, NM, MT and IL.

Sponsorship is not available

Compensation: $60,300.00 - $133,400.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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