[Hiring] Utilization Management Clinical Consultant @CVS Health

Role Description

• 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, applying evidence-based standards and practice guidelines to treatment where appropriate.
• Coordinates, monitors and evaluates options to facilitate appropriate 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, facilitating effective discharge planning.
• Coordinates with providers and other parties to facilitate optimal 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.

Qualifications

• Licensed independent Behavioral Health clinician (i.e. LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LPCC, LPAT, LPC) in the state of Louisiana or a Registered Nurse (RN) with unrestricted compact state license 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 be able to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) zone with flexibility to work outside of the standard schedule based on business needs, including occasional rotating weekend and holiday schedules.

Requirements

• Strongly prefer someone who resides in Louisiana.
• 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.
• LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor) preferred.

Education

• Master's Level of Education resulting in independent Behavioral Health licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, LPCC, LPAT, LPC) or a Registered Nurse (RN) with unrestricted state license with psychiatric specialty experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs and other resources, based on eligibility.

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.

Application Information

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/30/2026. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.