Position Title: Psychologist Reviewer
Work Location: Remote - Nationally Sourced
Assignment Duration: 6-month contract with potential for extension or FTE conversion based on performance.
Work Schedule: Between 8 am - 5 pm in what time zone they reside within (EST, CST, PST) - position may be part-time
Flexible hours are something the team is discussing to ensure there is coverage for as needed weekends and holidays
There could be an opportunity to be on weekends only, etc.
Work Arrangement: Remote - Nationally Sourced
Position Summary:
- Authorize, direct and monitor care for behavioral health and/or substance abuse problems according to clinical information given by providers and internal criteria for medical necessity and appropriateness of care
- Conduct peer reviews with psychologists, behavioral health therapists and/or Board Certified Behavior Analysts for outpatient services and/or psychological testing requests
- Authorize, direct and monitor care for behavioral health and/or substance abuse problems according to clinical information given by providers and internal criteria for medical necessity and appropriateness of care
- 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct peer reviews with psychologists, behavioral health therapists and/or Board Certified Behavior Analysts for outpatient services and/or psychological testing requests
- Authorize, direct and monitor care for behavioral health and/or substance abuse problems according to clinical information given by providers and internal criteria for medical necessity and appropriateness of care
- 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.
Qualification & Experience:
- 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
- For ABA Reviewers only, working knowledge of psychological tests and testing procedures, diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based practices designed for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. required
- Licenses/Certifications: PSY - Psychologist Unrestricted License (PhD or PsyD) Upon Hire required
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) BCBA-D Upon Hire preferred