Clinical Reviewer III, Behavioral Health - Remote NM

Magellan Health • Alamogordo, NM

2d • Remote

About The Position

Conducts and oversees treatment record and case management record reviews. Trends and analyzes findings for internal and external reporting. Reviews charts and analyzes clinical record documentation. Conducts ongoing activities which monitor established quality of care standards in the participating provider network and for other clinical staff. Collects, analyzes and prepares clinical record information for projects related to assessing the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of the delivery of managed care services. Prepares monthly performance reports. Assists in the planning and implementation of activities to improve delivery of services and quality of care including the development and coordination of in-service education programs for providers and other clinical staff. Provides training, interpretation and support for QI Clinical Reviewer staff. Audits and validates internal audit results and/or corrective action plans. The job duties listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of what may be expected of an employee assigned to this job. A leader may assign additional or other duties which would align with the intent of this job, without revision to the job description. Other Job Requirements Responsibilities

Requirements

• RN/BSN or clinical credentials in a behavioral health field. If not an RN, must hold Masters or Doctoral Degree and be a licensed behavioral health professional.
• Good organization, time management and verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of utilization management procedures, Medicaid benefits, community resources and providers.
• knowledge and experience in diverse patient care settings including inpatient care.
• Ability to function independently and as a team member.
• Knowledge of ICD and DSM IV coding or most current edition.
• Ability to analyze specific utilization problems and creatively plan and implement solutions.
• Ability to use computer systems.
• 7 or more years of experience post degree in a clinical, psychiatric and/or substance abuse health care setting.
• Also requires minimum of 4 years of experience conducting utilization management according to medical necessity criteria.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and oversees treatment record and case management record reviews.
• Trends and analyzes findings for internal and external reporting.
• Reviews charts and analyzes clinical record documentation.
• Conducts ongoing activities which monitor established quality of care standards in the participating provider network and for other clinical staff.
• Collects, analyzes and prepares clinical record information for projects related to assessing the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of the delivery of managed care services.
• Prepares monthly performance reports.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of activities to improve delivery of services and quality of care including the development and coordination of in-service education programs for providers and other clinical staff.
• Provides training, interpretation and support for QI Clinical Reviewer staff.
• Audits and validates internal audit results and/or corrective action plans.

Benefits

• Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
• Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
• Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees