Psychologist Reviewer

Elevance Health•Atlanta, GA

1d•$93,120 - $167,616•Remote

About The Position

This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. The Psychologist Reviewer is responsible for collaborating with providers and Medical Directors to determine appropriateness of level of care based on Medical Necessity Criteria. Outpatient levels of care include Psychological Testing and Neuropsychological Testing. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: Partners with internal UR staff and external Behavioral Health Providers to ensure appropriate and consistent utilization of plan benefits, out of network services, and clinical guidelines within scope of license. Conduct pre-certification or prior authorization of psychological testing and neuropsychological testing services. Partners with Behavioral Health Management staff by assisting in training, attending utilization management rounds, and serving on interdepartmental initiatives; assists in developing a program around psychological and neuropsychological testing.

Requirements

Requires Ph.D. or Psy.D in clinical/counseling psychology and managed care experience which includes experience with the administration and interpretation of psychological test batteries; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Must possess an active unrestricted license to practice as Clinical/Counseling Psychologist.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years experience in a Behavioral Health/Clinical setting preferred.
Experience with psychological testing and/or neuropsychological testing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Partners with internal UR staff and external Behavioral Health Providers to ensure appropriate and consistent utilization of plan benefits, out of network services, and clinical guidelines within scope of license.
Conduct pre-certification or prior authorization of psychological testing and neuropsychological testing services.
Partners with Behavioral Health Management staff by assisting in training, attending utilization management rounds, and serving on interdepartmental initiatives; assists in developing a program around psychological and neuropsychological testing.