Case Manager - Utilization Management II-1

HealthFirst•Remote - NY, IN

9d•$83,100 - $120,360•Hybrid

About The Position

The Case Manager, Utilization Management coordinates the care plan for assigned members and conducts pre-certification, concurrent review, discharge planning, and case management as assigned. The Case Manager, Utilization Management is also responsible for efficient utilization of health services and optimal health outcomes for members, as well as meeting designated quality metrics.

Requirements

For Medical Case Management: RN, LPN, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, PT, OT, and/or ST license
For Episodic Utilization/Case Management: NYS RN or Licensed Social Worker (LCSW/LMSW any state)
For Behavioral Health Case Management: RN, LPN, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW
3 years of work experience in a mental/behavioral health or addictions setting
For CASAC positions only: Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

Nice To Haves

Registered Nurse (RN)
Master’s degree in a related discipline
Experience in managed care, case management, identifying alternative care options, and discharge planning
Certified Case Manager
InterQual and/or Milliman knowledge
Knowledge of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) or New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) regulations governing medical management in managed care
Relevant clinical work experience
Intermediate Outlook, Basic Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat skills.
Demonstrated critical thinking and assessment skills to ensure member care plans are followed.
Demonstrated ability to manage large caseloads and effectively work in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated professional writing, electronic documentation, and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

Provides case management services for assigned member caseloads which includes: Pre-certification – performing risk-identification, preadmission, concurrent, and retrospective reviews to evaluate the appropriateness and medical necessity of treatments and service utilizations based on clinical documentation, regulatory, and InterQual/MCG criteria
Assessment - identifying medical, psychological, and social issues that need intervention.
Coordination - partnering with PCP and other medical providers to coordinate treatments, collateral services, and service authorizations. Negotiates rates with non-partner providers, where applicable. Ensures appropriate access and utilization of a full continuum of network and community resources to support health and recovery
Documenting - documenting all determinations, notifications, interventions, and telephone encounters in accordance with established documentation standards and regulatory guidelines.
Advocates, informs, and educates beneficiaries on services, self-management techniques, and health benefits.
Develops and executes on care plans that align with the physician’s treatment plans and recommends interventions that align with proposed goals as needed
Reports and escalates questionable healthcare services
Meets performance metric requirements as part of annual performance appraisals
Monitors assigned caseload to meet performance metric requirements
Functions as a clinical resource for the multi-disciplinary care team in order to maximize HF member care quality while achieving effective medical cost management
Assists in identifying opportunities for and facilitating alternative care options based on member needs and assessments
Occasional overtime as necessary
Additional duties as assigned