UM Care Manager

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About the Position:

Beacon Health Options is currently seeking a dynamic UR Care Manager to join our team remotely in Florida! The UR Care Manager performs authorization determinations of mental health and substance use services provided in inpatient, outpatient and/or diversionary care settings. The UR Care Manager applies Beacon’s medical necessity level of care criteria and ensures that all Beacon’s policy and procedure guidelines, external regulatory requirements and URAC/NCQA accreditation standards are met.


*This is a remote, work from home position for applicants licensed in the state of Florida*


Position Responsibilities:

  • Performs telephonic or paper case review and authorization determinations for certification of admissions into Behavioral Health or Substance Abuse treatment at any level of care.
  • Determines appropriate level of care related to mental health and substance use treatment for members based on Beacon’s medical necessity level of care criteria
  • Consults with Beacon’s Physician Advisors (PA) when requests for services do not meet medical necessity criteria
  • Interacts with Physician Advisors to discuss clinical/authorization questions, alternative treatment options and concerns regarding specific cases
  • Provides information to members and providers regarding mental health and substance abuse benefits and community treatment resources when appropriate
  • Recognizes quality of care issues and reports them appropriately through internal and external processes.
  • Interacts with providers and facilities in a professional, respectful manner
  • Complies with all Beacon’s policy guidelines, external regulatory requirements and URAC/NCQA accreditation standards.
  • Demonstrates thorough understanding of product lines and benefit structure for all contracts assigned
  • Handles crisis calls when needed
  • Participates in rounds with medical director or supervisor to discuss clinical determinations of cases


Position
Requirements:


  • Education:
    Master’s degree or higher in a health related field required

  • Licensures:
    Current, valid, and unrestricted clinical licensure required in the state of Florida and must practice within the scope of their licensure

  • Relevant Work Experience:
    2 years behavioral health experience required


To Apply:

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Beacon Health Options is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer as well as a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Work Environment. EOE/AA/M/F/Veterans/Disabled

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