Behavioral Health Case Manager

Healthcare Support Staffing

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 35,817 - 45,460

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading healthcare recruiting firm in Tucson is seeking a Behavioral Health Case Manager to support mental health and substance abuse services. Candidates must hold an LCSW, LPC, or RN license and have a minimum of three years of behavioral health experience. Responsibilities include monitoring care quality and acting as a liaison between health plans and providers. Competitive compensation of $26-30/hr for LCSWs and LPCs, and $33/hr for RNs. Contact us for this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications

LCSW, LPC, or RN with 3+ years of behavioral health experience.
Experience with utilization review is preferred.

Responsibilities

Authorize and review mental health services in inpatient settings.
Assure appropriate levels of care and medical necessity.
Identify placement settings with minimal restriction.
Monitor quality of care and analyze utilization data.
Act as a liaison between health plan and providers.

Skills

LCSW

LPC

Behavioral health experience

Utilization review experience

Job description

HealthCare Support Staffing, Inc. (HSS), is a proven industry-leading national healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. HSS has a proven history of placing talented healthcare professionals in clinical and non-clinical positions with some of the largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities including: Fortune 100 Health Plans, Mail Order Pharmacies, Medical Billing Centers, Hospitals, Laboratories, Surgery Centers, Private Practices, and many other healthcare facilities throughout the United States. HealthCare Support Staffing maintains strong relationships with top providers in healthcare and can assure healthcare professionals they will receive fast access to great career opportunities that best fit their expertise. Connect with one of our Professional Recruiting Consultants today to see how a conversation can turn into a long-lasting and rewarding career!

Job Description

Authorize and/or review utilization of mental health and substance abuse services provided in inpatient and intermediate care settings.
Assure appropriate levels of care and medical necessity in a manner that supports the recovery process
Identify placement settings that offer the lowest level of restriction and greatest level of autonomy for the members based upon medical necessity
Monitor quality of care and collect and analyze utilization data
Serve as a resource and liaison between the health plan, behavioral providers, facilities, member and families

Compensation:

For LCSWs or LPCs- 26-30/hr

For RNs- 33/hr

Qualifications