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Behavioral Health Utilization Review Specialist

Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Mon, Oct 05, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Managing insurance authorizations for mental health and substance use treatment, the full-time Behavioral Health Utilization Review Specialist will verify benefits, complete prior authorizations, and support medical necessity criteria while working remotely.

Key responsibilities
  • Verify insurance benefits, eligibility, and coverage requirements
  • Complete prior authorizations, pre-certifications, and concurrent reviews
  • Collaborate with clinical teams to support continuity of care
Required qualifications
  • 2+ years of PHP/IOP utilization review or insurance authorization experience
  • Knowledge of ASAM, LOCUS, CALOCUS, and medical necessity standards
  • Experience communicating with insurance payers and managed care organizations
  • Proficiency with EMR/EHR platforms and authorization software
  • Eligibility for DCF and AHCA Level 2 background screening

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