Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

Job Title : Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

Location : Remote + Field Visit in IL- Cook County / Collar Counties (DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will)

Duration : 6+ Months Contract (possibility of extension)

Shift Timing : M- F (Standard shift)

Pay Rate : $40 / hr on W2 to $43 / hr on W2

Summary :

• Looking for candidates in cook county or willing to travel to cook county / Collar Counties (DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will)
• This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely clinical review of behavioral health cases for medical necessity including assisting members on the telephone, reviewing medical records, reviewing cases which involve contract interpretation of behavioral health diagnoses, and utilizing knowledge of medical necessity criteria for all levels of behavioral health care from outpatient office visits to acute inpatient.