Centene Corporation·Indiana
Perform medical necessity reviews and authorization determinations for behavioral health services to ensure high-quality care. Monitor inpatient levels of care and collaborate with providers and medical directors to optimize treatment efficiency.
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Join Centene as a Utilization Review Clinician – Behavioral Health!
Centene is seeking a remote Utilization Review Clinician – Behavioral Health to support our Indiana Behavioral Health Medicaid Plan.
In this role, you will perform medical necessity reviews and authorization determinations to ensure members receive appropriate, high-quality behavioral health services.
What You'll Need: Active RN license or independent clinical licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC in Indiana) Behavioral health and/or utilization management experience preferred Strong knowledge of medical necessity criteria and managed care principles Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Location: 100% Remote Position Purpose: Performs a clinical review and assesses care related to mental health and substance abuse.
Monitors and determines if level of care and services related to mental health and substance abuse are medically appropriate.
Evaluates member’s treatment for mental health and substance abuse before, during, and after services to ensure level of care and services are medically appropriate Performs prior authorization reviews related to mental health and substance abuse to determine medical appropriateness in accordance with regulatory guidelines and criteria Performs concurrent review of behavioral health (BH) inpatient to determine overall health of member, treatment needs, and discharge planning Analyzes BH member data to improve quality and appropriate utilization of services Provides education to providers members and their families regrading BH utilization process Interacts with BH healthcare providers as appropriate to discuss level of care and/or services Engages with medical directors and leadership to improve the quality and efficiency of care Formulates and presents cases in staffing and integrated rounds Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
Clinical knowledge and ability to review and/or assess treatment plans related to mental health and substance abuse preferred.
Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse utilization review process preferred.
Experience working with providers and healthcare teams to review care services related to mental health and substance abuse preferred.
License/Certification: LCSW- License Clinical Social Worker required or LMHC-Licensed Mental Health Counselor required or LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor required or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) required or Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) required or RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required Pay Range: $27.02 - $48.55 per hour Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.
Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.
Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.
Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Requires an active RN license or independent clinical licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC) in Indiana, with a Master's degree for behavioral health clinicians. Candidates should have 2-4 years of related experience and knowledge of managed care principles.
Market context
Indiana behavioral-health roles often see steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for candidates with graduate training and an active associate-level license. These positions can be competitive because employers look for applicants who are already licensed in Indiana and are progressing toward full licensure. On this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details faster; a practical next step is to confirm your license status and match your graduate field to the posting before applying.
