Utilization Review Clinician - Behavioral Health

Centene

2 days ago

Missouri — Hybrid$27.02 - $48.55 per hourFull TimeHealthcare Administration

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Centene Corporation as a Utilization Review Clinician – Behavioral Health – Remote in United States. You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a diversified, national organization offering competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience: Requires Graduate of an Accredited School Nursing or Bachelor's degree and 2 – 4 years of related experience.

License to practice independently, and/or have obtained the state required licensure as outlined by the applicable state required.

Master’s degree for behavioral health clinicians required.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $27.02 - $48.55/hr

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Apply to join Centene Corporation as a Utilization Review Clinician – Behavioral Health – Remote.

Key Skills

Utilization reviewBehavioral healthClinical assessmentMental healthSubstance abusePrior authorizationConcurrent reviewDischarge planningCase managementMedical appropriatenessRegulatory guidelinesHealthcare provider communicationTreatment planningData analysis

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited nursing school or a bachelor's degree, along with 2-4 years of relevant experience. A valid state license (RN, LCSW, LMHC, LPC, LMFT, or LMHP) and a master's degree for behavioral health clinicians are required.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Utilization Review Clinician - Behavioral Health position at Centene includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Healthcare Administration — healthcare professional Career Context

This Healthcare Administration position at Centene is open to healthcare professional candidates.

Remote healthcare professional positions in Healthcare Administration have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $48000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote healthcare professional position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($48k–$48k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Utilization review, Behavioral health, Clinical assessment, Mental health, Substance abuse, Prior authorization, Concurrent review, Discharge planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Healthcare Administration role.

Core responsibilities: The clinician performs clinical reviews to assess the medical appropriateness of mental health and substance abuse services. They also engage with providers and leadership to improve care quality, efficiency, and discharge planning.

Benefits package: Health insurance, 401K, Stock purchase plan, Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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