Behavioral Health UM Reviewer (Licensed)-Adult Team (Remote-NC)
Job Description
About the Role
Join Partners Behavioral Health Management as a Behavioral Health UM Reviewer – Remote in NC in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- To respond to all requests for authorizations from the provider community with appropriate authorization decision that is guided by medical necessity and clinical guidelines
- Services are authorized based on individual need and standardized procedures
- Review and authorize initial requests, concurrent requests, urgent requests and retrospective requests
- Consulting with providers regarding authorization requests
Requirements
- Current unrestricted license with the appropriate professional board of licensure in the state of North Carolina.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N.
- Board of Nursing or Independent License in NC as a LCSW, LCMHC, LPA, LMFT.
- An Associate license does not meet the requirements.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Fixed schedule.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
Apply to join Partners Behavioral Health Management as a Behavioral Health UM Reviewer – Remote in NC.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health UM Reviewer (Licensed)-Adult Team (Remote-NC) at Partners Behavioral Health Management a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at Partners Behavioral Health Management is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Remote physician positions in Behavioral Health have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician 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
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health, Utilization management, Medical necessity evaluation, Clinical guidelines, Mental health assessment, Substance use disorder intervention, Psychiatric medication knowledge, Evidence-based practices. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: Evaluate the medical necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of requested services against established clinical criteria. Communicate authorization decisions to providers and enrollees while consulting with physicians on complex clinical cases.
Benefits package: Annual Incentive Bonus Plan, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Generous Vacation and Sick Time Accrual, 12 Paid Holidays, State Retirement (Pension Plan), 401(k) Plan with Employer Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Behavioral Health physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2d ago
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