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  • Performing physician-level utilization management reviews for behavioral health services across all applicable levels of care.
  • Conducting peer-to-peer consultations with treating psychiatrists and other behavioral health providers.
  • Serving as a consultative clinical resource to behavioral health utilization management nurses, care managers, and operational leaders.

Utilization Management Managed Care Psychiatry

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  • Processes acute and post-acute inpatient medical or behavioral health and select intensive outpatient higher level of care requests through review of the submitted request and applicable clinical records
  • Collaborates with UM department staff, including Clinical Support Specialists and Medical Directors to make a final determination, and with Care Management staff on discharge planning and transition of care activities.
  • Identifies and refers members with complex needs to the appropriate population health and/or care management program.

Capital Blue Cross promises to go the extra mile for our team and our community. Our employees consistently vote us one of the “Best Places to Work in PA, and we foster a flexible environment where your health and wellbeing are prioritized.

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  • Evaluating hospital admissions, continued stays, and post-acute services for Medicare Advantage members.
  • Guide timely care determinations using CMS regulations and evidence-based practices.
  • Lead discussions with attending physicians to clarify clinical documentation and support appropriate levels of care.

HJ Staffing is seeking a Medical Director of Utilization Management to join a leading Medicare Advantage Health Plan. The company has not provided any information about its size/employees and culture but is likely a medium to large medical or staffing company.

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  • Authorizes and reviews utilization of mental health and substance abuse services.
  • Collects and analyzes utilization data and assists with discharge planning and care coordination.
  • Provides member assistance with mental health and substance abuse issues, and participates in quality improvement projects.

Magellan Health, Inc. is committed to making a difference in the healthcare industry and communities. They value professional growth and development, total health and wellness, rewards and recognition, as well as employee unity, offering a place where you can thrive.

$77,405–$123,574/yr
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  • Responsible for application of appropriate medical necessity tools to maintain compliance and achieve cost effective and positive patient outcomes.
  • Acts as a resource to other team members including UR Tech and AA to support UR and revenue cycle process.
  • Utilizes Payer specific screening tools as a resource to assist in the determination process regarding level of service and medical necessity.

Virtua Health strives to connect individuals to the care they need, building a healthier community in South Jersey. They are a Magnet-recognized health system with over 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.

$236,500–$449,300/yr

  • Assist the Chief Medical Director to direct and coordinate the medical management, quality improvement and credentialing functions for the business unit.
  • Provide medical leadership of all for utilization management, cost containment, and medical quality improvement activities.
  • Perform medical review activities pertaining to utilization review, quality assurance, and medical review of complex, controversial, or experimental medical services, ensuring timely and quality decision making.

Centene is committed to helping people live healthier lives. They provide access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs and a wide range of health solutions that help families and individuals get well, stay well and be well. Centene values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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  • Assists in coordinating patient care with medical staff by reviewing and maintaining provider schedules.
  • Ensures patient-specific needs are met by arranging interpretation services as needed.
  • Prepares patients for virtual appointments by ensuring the patient has what is needed for their appointment.

Ascend Healthcare provides fully integrated, quality psychiatric and behavioral health services. They foster a professional, collaborative, and rewarding workplace culture, dedicated to making a profound impact on diverse communities through exceptional patient care.

$180,000–$200,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Review and refine AI-generated clinical summaries and indicators related to medical necessity.
  • Collaborate with Product and Data Science teams to define and validate clinical logic.
  • Translate clinical knowledge into prompts and guidelines for large language models.

SmarterDx builds clinical AI that is transforming how hospitals translate care into payment. Founded by physicians in 2020, their platform connects clinical context with revenue intelligence, helping health systems recover millions in missed revenue, improve quality scores, and appeal every denial.