Behavioral Health Utilization Manager (temporary) - CBHI Experience
Job Description
About the Role
Join WellSense Health Plan as a Behavioral Health Utilization Manager – Remote, Temporary in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- escalate situations and assist members in stabilizing their conditions. · Uphold all organizational policies, professional standards, and compliance
Requirements
- · Contribute to special projects and organizational initiatives as assigned by senior leadership, offering insight and subject matter expertise.
- · In rotation with other BH UM clinicians, provide on-call weekend and holiday support for members that are ED boarding and manage urgent authorization needs.
- Experience: · 5-7 years of experience in a health insurance environment with a focus on behavioral health.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $33.41 - $48.56/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join WellSense Health Plan as a Behavioral Health Utilization Manager – Remote, Temporary.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Utilization Manager (temporary) - CBHI Experience at WellSense Health Plan a 4.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at WellSense Health Plan 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.
Compensation Analysis
WellSense Health Plan lists compensation for this physician position at $33k to $48k annually.
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 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
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($33k–$48k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Utilization management, Clinical judgment, Behavioral health, Case management, Medical necessity determination, Crisis intervention, Regulatory compliance, Care coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Utilization Manager evaluates behavioral health service requests using clinical expertise to ensure appropriate and effective care delivery. The role also involves collaborating with medical directors, monitoring clinical trends for fraud, and providing crisis intervention supp...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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