Utilization Review Clinician - Behavioral Health
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Centene Corporation as a Utilization Review Clinician - Behavioral Health 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
- Hourly rate: $48.55/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Centene Corporation as a Utilization Review Clinician - Behavioral Health.
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Position Insights
Healthcare Administration — healthcare professional Career Context
This Healthcare Administration position at Centene is open to healthcare professional candidates.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $27.02 - $48.55 per hour.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $49 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Utilization Review, Clinical Assessment, Prior Authorization, Concurrent Review, Mental Health Assessment, Substance Abuse Review, Discharge Planning, Case Formulation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Healthcare Administration role.
Core responsibilities: Conducts clinical reviews and prior authorizations to ensure mental health and substance abuse services are medically appropriate. Collaborates with providers, medical directors, and families to optimize the quality and efficiency of behavioral health care.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, 401K, Stock Purchase Plans, 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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Employment Type
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