Utilization Review Clinician - ABA

Centene Corporation • Remote-FL, FL

4d • $27 - $49 • Remote

About The Position

Performs reviews of member's care and health status of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services provided to determine medical appropriateness. Monitors clinical effectiveness and efficiency of member's care in accordance with ABA guidelines. This is a fully remote role. Preference will be given to applicants who reside in Florida. The schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm eastern time with occasional weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of related experience.
• For Enterprise Population Health 2+ years providing ABA services as a BCBA
• License to practice independently, and/or have obtained the state required licensure as outlined by the applicable state (BCBA) required.
• Master’s degree for behavioral health clinicians required.
• Behavioral health clinical knowledge and ability to review and/or assess ABA Treatment Plans required.
• Knowledge of ABA services and BH utilization review process required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with providers and healthcare teams to review care services related to Applied Behavior Analysis Services preferred.
• Independent licensure with ABA experience and BCBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates member’s care and health status before, during, and after provision of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services to ensure level of care and services are medically appropriate related to behavioral health (BH) and/or autism spectrum disorder needs and clinical standards
• Performs prior authorization reviews related to BH to determine medical appropriateness in accordance with ABA regulatory guidelines and criteria
• Analyzes BH member data to improve quality and appropriate utilization of services
• Interacts with BH healthcare providers as appropriate to discuss level of care and/or services provided to members receiving Applied Behavior Analysis Services
• Provides education to members and their families regrading ABA and BH utilization process
• Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve care services through process improvement and the development of new processes and/or policies
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K
• stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level