Job Summary
A health insurance company has a current position open for a Remote Utilization Management Behavioral Health Care Manager I .
Candidates will be responsible for the following:
- Assessing member needs to ensure access to behavioral healthcare
- Referring to cases to Peer Reviewers as appropriate
- Performing facility-based, psychiatric and substance abuse initial reviews and assessments
Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- MS or MA in social work counseling or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing
- AND 3 years of experience with facility-based and/or outpatient psychiatric treatment
- OR any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background
- Current active unrestricted Texas license, such as RN LCSW LMHC LPC LBA