Position Summary
- Utilizes clinical skills to coordinate, document and communicate all aspects of the utilization/benefit management program.
- Applies critical thinking and is knowledgeable in clinically appropriate treatment, evidence based care and clinical practice guidelines for Behavioral Health and/or medical conditions based upon program focus.
- Utilizes clinical experience and skills in a collaborative process to assess appropriateness of treatment plans across levels of care, apply evidence based standards and practice guidelines to treatment where appropriate.
- Coordinate, monitor and evaluate options to facilitateappropriate healthcare services/benefits for members.
- Provides triage and crisis support.
- Gathers clinical information and applies the appropriate clinical criteria/guideline, policy, procedure and clinical judgment to render coverage. determination/recommendation along the continuum of care facilitates including effective discharge planning.
- Coordinates with providers and other parties to facilitateoptimal care/treatment.
- Identifies members at risk for poor outcomes and facilitates referral opportunities to integrate with other products, services and/or programs.
- Identifies opportunities to promote quality effectiveness of healthcare services and benefit utilization.
- Consults and lends expertise to other internal and external constituents in the coordination and administration of the utilization/benefit management function.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed independent Behavioral Health clinician (i.e. LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LPCC, LPAT, LPC) in state of Louisiana or a Registered Nurse (RN) with unrestricted compact state license with psychiatric specialty experience.
- 3 years clinical practice experience, e.g., psychiatric hospital, residential or behavioral health treatment setting.
- 1 year Electronic Medical Record documentation experience.
- Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) zone with flexibility to work outside of the standard schedule based on business needs, including occasional rotating weekend and holiday schedules.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strongly prefer someone who resides in Louisiana.
- Managed care/utilization review experience preferred.
Experience in a behavioral health inpatient setting.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and effectively adapt to a fast-paced changing environment.
- Position requires proficiency with computer skills which includes navigating multiple systems and keyboarding.
- LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor) preferred.
Education
- Master's Level of Education resulting in independent Behavioral Health licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LPCC, LPAT, LPC) or a Registered Nurse (RN) with unrestricted state license with psychiatric specialty experience.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$26.01 - $56.14
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on .
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/30/2026
