Utilization Management Behavioral Health Professional at Humana: 100% Remote (LA)

Title: Utilization Management Behavioral Health Professional

Location:Remote, Louisiana

Remote Job:Remote Job: Yes

widget:Full time

Category:Social Worker

Humana

Job ID:R-425033

Description

Become a part of our caring community

The Utilization Management Behavioral Health Professional uses behavioral health knowledge and skills to support the coordination, documentation, and communication of medical services and/or benefit administration determinations. The Utilization Management Behavioral Health Professional 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

This position will report to the Manager Care Management and be part of the Behavioral Health CM Team.

In this role you will:

  • Apply 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.
  • Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas.
  • Follows established guidelines/procedures


Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

  • Master's level clinician with independent licensure in the state of Louisiana (i.e. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) Licensed Addiction Counselors (LACs)
  • 1+ year of managed care experience
  • Experience utilizing MCG and American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria
  • Proficient in using electronic information systems and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel) to document, communicate, and collaborate effectively with internal partners and members.
  • Demonstrates strong keyboard and web navigation skills, provides clear narrative documentation, and builds rapport through exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Must be available to work 40-hour work week Monday – Friday 8:00-5:00 PM CST, potential for overtime with an expectation to cover a weekend and on-call rotation to meet business needs
  • Must reside in Louisiana and perform work within the state

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years of direct care experience in an acute or outpatient behavioral health setting
  • Experience with Utilization Management or Prior Authorization
  • Experience with behavioral change, health promotion, coaching and wellness
  • Experience serving Medicare, Medicaid, TANF, and/or CHIP populations.
  • Knowledge of community health and social service agencies and additional community resources
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish); speaking, reading, writing, interpreting and explaining documents in Spanish

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 at Humana.com and at CenterWell.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.

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