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California · Remote OK

Psychologist Reviewer

PsychologistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Position Purpose

Authorize, direct and monitor care for behavioral health and/or substance abuse problems according to clinical information given by providers and internal criteria for medical necessity and appropriateness of care

Key Details: Make an impact from home as a Remote Psychologist Reviewer specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and autism care. Centene is seeking a mission-driven psychologist to support youth through high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health care.

Candidates must hold an active psychologist license in Arkansas, California, Kentucky, or North Carolina; licenses in other states may be considered if the candidate is willing and able to obtain additional required licensure. BCBA certification is preferred.

Conduct peer reviews with psychologists, behavioral health therapists and/or Board Certified Behavior Analysts for outpatient services and/or psychological testing requests

Interact with network practitioners to provide education on best practice models and utilization management processes

Interact with the Medical Director, or designee, to discuss clinical authorization questions and concerns regarding specific cases

Respond to state, provider, and member complaints related to psychological testing or other services requiring review by a PhD/PsyD

Facilitate outpatient rounds offering clinical input and oversight related to outpatient services

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience: PhD Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Behavior Analysis, or related field required: 2+ years Behavioral Health required

Working knowledge of psychological tests and testing procedures, diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based practices. required

Licenses/Certifications

PSY - Psychologist Unrestricted License (PhD or PsyD) Upon Hire required

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) BCBA-D Upon Hire preferred:

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

Key Responsibilities

The psychologist will authorize, direct, and monitor behavioral health and substance abuse care based on clinical information and medical necessity. They will also conduct peer reviews, provide education to network practitioners, and facilitate outpatient clinical rounds.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or Behavior Analysis with at least 2 years of behavioral health experience. An active, unrestricted psychologist license in specific states is required, with BCBA certification preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Peer reviewClinical oversight

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychologist Reviewer at Centene a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychologist Career Context

Centene holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 30 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 50% have no call, 54% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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About Centene

Hospitals and Health Care
Saint Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K and stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules