Psychologist Reviewer

RemoteWorker US; Kentucky; Remote; USD 86,000 - 154,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Join RemoteWorker US as a Psychologist Reviewer supporting the Kentucky Medicaid plan. This position involves crucial duties like peer reviews, monitoring care, and working collaboratively in a remote environment to improve access to behavioral health care for the Medicaid population. Candidates must be licensed psychologists with a strong commitment to quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky Psychologist license required.
• 2+ years of experience in Behavioral Health.
• Knowledge of psychological tests and diagnostic evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct peer reviews for outpatient and psychological testing requests.
• Authorize and monitor care based on clinical information.
• Engage with network practitioners to educate on best practices.

Skills

Licensed Psychologist in Kentucky

Familiarity with Medicaid guidelines

Collaboration in remote work environment

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology or related field

Job description

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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.

Job Description

Centene is hiring a Remote Psychologist – Join Our Kentucky Medicaid Team!

Are you a licensed Psychologist with a Kentucky license with a passion for improving access to behavioral health care? Centene is looking for a Remote Psychologist to support our Kentucky Medicaid plan. In this role, you’ll play a key part in outpatient and psych/neuro psych testing note reviews, appeals, and occasional peer-to-peer consultations, as well as participating in Utilization Management clinical rounds.

We’re Seeking Candidates Who

• Hold an active Kentucky Psychologist license
• Are familiar with Medicaid guidelines, prior authorization, and telehealth practices
• Thrive in a collaborative, remote work environment
  
  

This is a great opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a non-direct care role, supporting quality care and outcomes for the Medicaid population.

Position Purpose: Authorize, direct and monitor care for behavioral health and substance abuse problems according to clinical information given by providers and internal criteria for medical necessity and appropriateness of care

• Conduct peer reviews with psychologist and licensed therapist/certified Behavior Analyst for outpatient and/or psychological testing requests
• Interact with network practitioners to provide education on best practice models and utilization management processes
• Interact with the Medical Director, or designee, to discuss clinical authorization questions and concerns regarding specific cases
• Respond to state, provider, and member complaints related to psychological testing or other services requiring review by a PhD/PsyD
• Facilitate outpatient rounds offering clinical input and oversight related to outpatient services
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
  
  

Education/Experience

PhD Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Behavior Analysis, or related field required: 2+ years Behavioral Health required

Working Knowledge of psychological tests and testing procedures, diagnostic evaluations and evidence based practices. required

PSY - Psychologist Unrestricted License (PhD or PsyD) Upon Hire required or:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) BCBA-D Upon Hire Required

Pay Range: $86,000.00 - $154,700.00 per year

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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

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