Health consultant Jobs in Independence, MO

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Schedule is Sunday-Thursday with flexibility to work outside of the standard schedule based on business needs

LCSW, LCPC, RN with experience in psychiatric settingrequired.

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 :

Independent Behavioral Health clinician License or an Unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) License either within the state of LA or Compacted 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 have reliable High Speed internet access

Work Schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 8am – 5pm CST. Must have flexibility to work outside of the standard schedule based on business needs, including occasional rotating weekend and holiday schedules.

Preferred Qualifications :

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

Education :

Master's Level of Education resulting in independent Behavioral Health licensure (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, LPAT, LP) or a Bachelor’s Level of Education resulting in a Registered Nurse (RN) with an 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.

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Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include :

Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan .

No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on : 02 / 06 / 2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.