Mental Health Clinician #26-17648

US Tech Solutions, Inc.

Canton, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Study Publications, Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Establish Priorities, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Leadership, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Managed Care, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Patient Admissions, Patient Care Authorizations, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Time Management, Utilization Management
LOCATION
Canton, MA
POSTED
1 day ago
Employment Type: 5-month contract with possibility of extension

Job Description
We are seeking a Behavioral Health Utilization Management (UM) Clinician to perform utilization review and medical necessity determinations for behavioral health services. This role partners with providers, care management teams, and medical leadership to ensure members receive appropriate, high-quality, and cost-effective care while maintaining compliance with clinical and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities
  • Perform behavioral health utilization reviews, concurrent reviews, and prior authorization determinations
  • Review inpatient admissions, outpatient services, specialty referrals, and behavioral health treatment requests using established clinical criteria
  • Determine medical necessity and benefit eligibility, including out-of-network service requests
  • Collaborate with providers, Medical Directors, and care management teams to support timely care decisions
  • Coordinate referrals and facilitate safe care transitions for members
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements
  • Prioritize authorization requests while meeting productivity and quality expectations
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate review outcomes effectively
  • Participate in workflow improvements, departmental initiatives, and ongoing training

Requirements
  • Active, unrestricted Massachusetts license as one of the following:
    • Registered Nurse (BSN/RN)
    • LICSW
    • LMHC
    • Other independently licensed Behavioral Health professional
  • Direct clinical experience in Behavioral Health
  • Experience in Utilization Management, Utilization Review, or Care Management
  • Health Plan or Managed Care experience preferred
  • Experience using InterQual Clinical Criteria preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment, analytical, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced remote environment
Note:
  • Candidates can be remote but must have an Current unrestricted Massachusetts license in a behavioral health area of practice
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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