Licensed Behavioral Health UM (RN, SW, Counseling, Psychology)

Become a part of our caring community The Licensed Behavioral Health Utilization Management Professional 2 uses behavioral health knowledge and skills to support the coordination, documentation, and communication of medical services and/or benefit administration determinations. The Licensed Behavioral Health Utilization Management Professional work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action. Become a part of our caring community The Licensed Behavioral Health Utilization Management Professional 2 uses behavioral health knowledge and skills to support the coordination, documentation, and communication of medical services and/or benefit administration determinations. The Licensed Behavioral Health Utilization Management Professional work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action. This position requires residence in Louisiana. The Licensed Behavioral Health Utilization Management Professional uses clinical knowledge, communication skills, and independent critical thinking skills towards interpreting criteria, policies, and procedures to provide the best and most appropriate treatment, care or services for members. Coordinates and communicates with providers, members, or other parties to facilitate optimal care and treatment. Understand department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures. Required Qualifications Use your skills to make an impact You must meet one of the following licensure requirements with no history of disciplinary action: Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) - Multi-State Compact Master's degree in a behavioral health-related field (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology) with a professional license from the state of Louisiana. (An additional independent Kentucky license is required). Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) Licensed Psychologist Candidates Must Meet ALL The Following 3+ years of post-degree clinical experience in direct patient care. 3+ years of Behavioral Health experience Proficient with MS Office, navigating multiple systems and platforms and general technical skills to troubleshoot and resolve within a remote environment Preferred Qualifications Behavioral Health UM experience, performing medical necessity reviews against criteria such as MCG, ASAM, InterQual. Managed Care, Medicaid. Health plan experience. Additional Information Schedule/Time Zone: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Central Time. Flexibility required to accommodate an Eastern Time schedule, as well as occasional weekends and holidays, to meet business needs. Work Location & Work Style: This is a remote position Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $65,000 - $88,600 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance. Description Of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. About Us About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer atHumana.comand atCenterWell.com. Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr