Missouri Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Utilization Review Clinician - Behavioral Health.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates member's treatment for mental health and substance abuse to ensure medical appropriateness
• Performs prior authorization reviews for mental health and substance abuse services
• Analyzes behavioral health member data to improve service quality and utilization

Required Qualifications, Training, and Education

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of related experience
• Master's degree for behavioral health clinicians required
• State licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Professional Counselor, or equivalent required
• Clinical knowledge of treatment plans related to mental health and substance abuse preferred
• Experience working with healthcare teams in behavioral health preferred