Remote Behavioral Health Utilization Review Specialist

Optum; Sedona (AZ); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a remote Behavioral Health Utilization Review Specialist to support case management and care coordination. This full-time, Monday–Friday role offers standard business hours with occasional on-call needs based on business requirement.

The position requires a Master’s degree in behavioral health, an active AZ license (LCSW/LMFT/LPC), and 2+ years of behavioral health experience, plus AZ residency and reliable internet access.

Qualifications

• Experience with utilization review as a primary job function.
• Master's degree in behavioral health or related field.
• Active independent AZ license (LCSW, LMFT, or LPC).
• 2+ years of behavioral health experience.
• AZ residency and reliable internet.

Responsibilities

• Review behavioral health and substance use cases.
• Determine appropriate levels of care.
• Coordinate transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with providers and community resources.

Skills

Utilization review

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

Job description

Optum is seeking a remote Behavioral Health Utilization Review Specialist to support case management and care coordination. This full-time, Monday–Friday role offers standard business hours with occasional on-call needs based on business requirement.

The position requires a Master’s degree in behavioral health, an active AZ license (LCSW/LMFT/LPC), and 2+ years of behavioral health experience, plus AZ residency and reliable internet access.