Behavioral Health Clinical Consultant

CVS Health; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a remote Utilization Review Clinician to coordinate, document, and communicate Medicare Integrated/dually eligible member care. This role requires clinical judgment grounded in evidence-based practice and involves collaboration with care teams, discharge planning, and resource optimization.

The position supports deep analytical work from a computer with extensive phone time; requires a Master’s in behavioral health or an RN license in the state of residence, 1+ year in

Qualifications

• Active, current behavioral health license or RN licensure in residence.
• 1+ year behavioral health utilization review/management experience.
• 3+ years inpatient behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate treatment plans across levels of care.
• Coordinate, monitor, and assess care options for cost-effective care.
• Collect and assess clinical information for coverage recommendations.
• Collaborate with providers and care teams to ensure outcomes.
• Identify high-risk members and connect with programs and resources.
• Serve as a clinical resource on utilization management processes.
• Work primarily at a computer with extended phone time.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Care coordination

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Master’s in Behavioral Health

RN degree (BSN preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Computer proficiency

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

Fully remote role. Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 pm EST

Utilizes clinical skills to coordinate, document, and communicate all aspects of the utilization/benefit management program for Medicare Integrated/dually eligible member populations. Applies critical thinking and clinical judgment grounded in evidence-based care and clinical practice guidelines for behavioral health and/or medical conditions, based on program focus. Supports care coordination and benefit management across complex member needs, with attention to quality, service, and appropriate resource use.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply clinical expertise to review and evaluate treatment plans across various levels of care, ensuring alignment with evidence-based standards, clinical guidelines, and applicable benefit coverage criteria.
• Coordinate, monitor, and assess healthcare service options to help ensure Medicare Integrated/dually eligible members receive appropriate, cost-effective care.
• Collect and assess clinical information to determine coverage recommendations, including discharge planning, transitions of care, and coordination of services for members with complex medical, behavioral health, and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate with providers, care teams, and interdisciplinary partners to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes and support continuity of care.
• Identify high-risk members and connect them with appropriate internal programs, services, community resources, or additional supports.
• Recognize opportunities to enhance the quality and effectiveness of healthcare services while optimizing benefit use for a complex, high-need member population.
• Serve as a clinical resource to internal teams and external partners regarding utilization management processes, member needs, and coordination requirements.
• Perform responsibilities while working primarily at a computer, including extended periods of phone communication.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to work the posted schedule. The role requires rendering decisions within mandated turnaround times; therefore, schedule flexibility is limited.
• Active, current, and unrestricted Master’s-level behavioral health clinical license in the state of residence (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LISW, LPC, or comparable), or Registered Nurse licensure in the state of residence with psychiatric specialty, certification, or relevant experience.
• 1+ years of behavioral health utilization review/utilization management experience required.
• 3+ years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting working with behavioral health members. Experience must be recent, or supported by continuous, behavioral health-focused work since the inpatient setting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Medicare, Medicaid, or dually eligible populations.
• Experience working with geriatric or chronically mentally ill populations.
• Experience supporting high-risk member populations.
• Strong computer proficiency, including navigating multiple systems and accurate keyboarding.

Education

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field, or Registered Nurse degree (BSN preferred)

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$26.01 - $68.55

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments (https://learn.bswift.com/cvshealth-mainland) .

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/22/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran — committed to diversity in the workplace.