Behavioral Health Care Coordinator-Remote

Title: Behavioral Health Care Coordinator, Contract 3/4/2024-8/30/2024

Pay: $45-52/hour

Location: Remote- Chicago, IL

This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely clinical review of Behavioral Health cases for medical necessity including assisting members on the telephone, reviewing medical records, reviewing cases which involve contract interpretation of Behavioral Health diagnoses, and utilizing knowledge of medical necessity criteria for all levels of Behavioral Health Care from outpatient office visits to acute inpatient.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with active, current license or Masters-level Behavioral Health Professional with active, current license to practice at the independent practice level. Current clinical license to practice in state of operations and in good standings.
• 3 years clinical experience in psychiatric setting or own Behavioral Health practice.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
PC and database experience.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Utilization review experience.