Nurse Practitioner, Behavioral Health UM (PMHNP/Remote)
Job Description
About the Role
Join Molina Healthcare as a Behavioral Health NP – Remote, Utilization Management in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs Behavioral Health utilization management reviews for inpatient, outpatient, and intermediate
- level services using nationally recognized criteria (e. g., MCG, InterQual, ASAM).
- Reviews medical documentation to determine the medical necessity, level of care, and continued stay appropriateness for behavioral health services.
- Collaborates with Behavioral Health Medical Directors on complex or borderline cases, ensuring consistent application of criteria and alignment with regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Performs Behavioral Health utilization management reviews for inpatient, outpatient, and intermediate
- level services using nationally recognized criteria (e. g., MCG, InterQual, ASAM).
- Reviews medical documentation to determine the medical necessity, level of care, and continued stay appropriateness for behavioral health services.
- Collaborates with Behavioral Health Medical Directors on complex or borderline cases, ensuring consistent application of criteria and alignment with regulatory standards.
Benefits & Compensation
- and compensation package.
- Molina Healthcare is an.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
Apply to join Molina Healthcare as a Behavioral Health NP – Remote, Utilization Management.
Key Skills
Position Insights
WeekdayDoc rates Nurse Practitioner, Behavioral Health UM (PMHNP/Remote) at Molina Healthcare a 4.2/10 for work-life balance — below average.
This is a fully remote position, allowing clinicians to work from anywhere.
Key skills for this role include Utilization Reviews, Evidence-Based Criteria, Medical Necessity, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Decision-Making.
Benefits include Competitive Benefits, Remote Work.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
8d ago
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