Quality Improvement Coordinator - Behavioral Health

Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc.; Louisiana; Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene is hiring in Louisiana to analyze, develop and monitor clinical quality initiatives within the Behavioral Health domain. The role focuses on reviewing clinical information for appeals, determining medical necessity, and leading improvement projects to meet NCQA/state requirements.

Strong nursing background and quality/managed care experience are essential. This full-time role offers flexible schedules including remote, hybrid, field, or office work and a competitive benefits package;

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or related field required.
• 2+ years in Clinical Nursing or Behavioral Health required.
• 1+ years in Quality, Managed Care or Healthcare Administration required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop and monitor clinical quality initiatives and ensure NCQA and state standards compliance.
• Lead Behavioral Health Performance Improvement Projects (PIPS).
• Review clinical information for appeals to determine medical necessity.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Behavioral Health

Quality

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Position Purpose

Analyze, develop and monitor clinical QI activities to ensure compliance with customer expectations and lead clinical quality initiatives. Review clinical information for appeals to determine medical necessity of services, prepare reviews for cases, act as the liaison for appeals and fair hearings.

• Develop and implement the quality program description, work plan goals including applicable Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures and program evaluation (trilogy documents) for behavioral health
• Lead Behavioral Health Performance Improvement Projects (PIPS)
• Review clinical information for appeals to determine medical necessity
• Prepare cases for appeals that do not meet medical necessity
• Maintain files, logs, documentation including communication in accordance with National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and State standards and regulations including timelines
• Investigate and resolve behavioral health quality of care complaints and grievances
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience

Associate's Degree in Nursing or other related field of stud required

2+ years in Clinical Nursing or Behavioral Health required

1+ years experience in Quality, Managed Care or Healthcare Administration required

Licenses/Certifications

Experience in Behavioral Healthcare field preferred

Registered Nurse (RN) certification, Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHC), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) required.

Pay Range: $33.71 - $60.67 per hour

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

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, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

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