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Utilization Management Behavioral Health Professional - Remote LA SIGN ON BONUS

Company name
Humana Inc.

Location
Metairie, LA, United States

Employment Type
Full-Time

Industry
Healthcare, Bilingual

Posted on
Oct 13, 2022

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Description

The Utilization Management Behavioral Health Professional 2 utilizes behavioral health knowledge and skills to support the coordination, documentation, and communication of medical services and/or benefit administration determinations. The Utilization Management Behavioral Health Professional 2 work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

Responsibilities

The Utilization Management Behavioral Health Professional 2 uses clinical knowledge, communication skills, and independent critical thinking skills towards interpreting criteria, policies, and procedures to provide the best and most appropriate treatment, care or services for members.

Coordinates and communicates with providers, members, or other parties to facilitate optimal care and treatment.

Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas.

Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed

Follows established guidelines/procedures

Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

$5000 SIGN-ON BONUS for new associates! $3000 payable within the first 45 days and the remaining $2000 after 1 year of service.

Required Qualifications

Licensed Masters Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) OR

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) OR

Licensed Addiction Counselors (LACs)

Must be available to work 40 hour work week Monday - Friday with some Weekend and on-call rotation

Intermediate to advanced computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Ability to use a variety of electronic information applications/software programs including electronic medical records

Must reside in Louisiana and occasionally travel to local office for meetings

Humana and its subsidiaries require vaccinated associates who work outside of their home to submit proof of vaccination, including COVID-19 boosters. Associates who remain unvaccinated must either undergo weekly negative COVID testing OR wear a mask at all times while in a Humana facility or while working in the field.

Work-At-Home Requirements

Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.

A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.

Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.

A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

Preferred Qualifications

1 or more year of managed care experience

Minimum two (2) years of direct care experience in an acute or outpatient behavioral health setting

Experience with Utilization Management or Prior Authorization

Experience with behavioral change, health promotion, coaching and wellness

Experience serving Medicare, Medicaid, TANF, and/or CHIP populations.

Knowledge of community health and social service agencies and additional community resources

Bilingual (English/Spanish); speaking, reading, writing, interpreting and explaining documents in Spanish

Additional Information

Section 1121 of the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics states that current or former agency heads or elected officials, board or commission members or public employees of the Louisiana Health Department (LDH) who work directly with LDH's Medicaid Division cannot be considered for this opportunity. A separation of two (2) or more years from LDH is required for consideration. For more information please visit: Louisiana Board of Ethics (la.gov) (https://ethics.la.gov/boardprocedures.aspx?type=advisory opinion)

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.

Company info

Humana Inc.
Website : http://www.humana.com

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