Manager Utilization Management Behavioral Health - Louisiana Medicaid

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Description

Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana is seeking a Manager, Utilization Management (Behavioral Health) who will utilize clinical skills to support the coordination, documentation, and communication of behavioral health services and/or benefit administration determinations. The Manager, Utilization Management Behavioral Health applies a Person-Centered approach, works within specific guidelines and procedures; applies advanced technical knowledge and clinical criteria to solve moderately complex problems; receives assignments in the form of team and/or department goals and objectives and determines approach, resources, schedules and monitors success of appropriate team or department S.M.A.R.T goals.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Supervise utilization management personnel and oversee all utilization management functions, including inpatient admissions, concurrent review, prior authorization and referrals to care management.

Oversee, monitor, orient and train staff in the use of standard utilization management criteria including ASAM.

Lead development of utilization management policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and incorporate industry best practices.

Collaborate with internal departments, providers, and community partners to support the delivery of high-quality utilization management services, including introducing innovative approaches to utilization management.

Monitor and maintain staffing levels to meet care and service quality objectives.

Conduct timely evaluations of direct reports and provide regular opportunities for professional development.

Influence and assist corporate leadership in strategic planning to improve effectiveness of behavioral health utilization management programs.

Collect and analyze performance reports on utilization management functions to monitor adherence with benchmarks, identify opportunities for process improvement, and develop recommendations to leadership.

Conducts briefings and area meetings; maintains frequent contact with other managers across the department and the company.

Required Qualifications

Must reside in the state of Louisiana.

Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) who is licensed to practice independently in Louisiana and is in compliance with the requirements of one of the following regulated areas: Medical Psychologists, Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), Licensed Addiction Counselors (LACs) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) with specialization in adult psychiatric and mental health.

Two (2) or more years of clinical experience working with the behavioral health populations preferably in an acute care, skilled or rehabilitation clinical setting.

Previous experience in utilization management.

Two (2) years of leadership experience.

Knowledge of ASAM, Interqual and/or Milliman (MCG) criteria.

Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to work independently under general instructions and with a team.

Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office.

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.

This role is part of Humana's Driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 limits.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Case Manager (CCM) or willingness to obtain within 2 years of employment.

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

Additional Information

Workstyle: Remote.

Travel: 25% in-state travel.

Direct Reports: up to 12 Associates.

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)

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology provided by Modern Hire, a third-party vendor. This technology provides our team of recruiters and hiring managers an enhanced method for decision-making.

If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice Interview and/or an SMS Text Messaging interview. If participating in a pre-recorded interview, you will respond to a set of interview questions via your phone. You should anticipate this interview to take approximately 10-15 minutes.

If participating in a SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone or computer to answer the questions provided. Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text and/or pre-recorded voice will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.

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