Licensed Psychologist, Peer Reviewer - Remote (Tri-state Area)
$91,700–$163,700 year
On-siteBridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Conduct clinical and benefit determinations for Commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare cases by applying criteria to requests for psychological testing, outpatient treatment plans, and non-standard services. Perform peer reviews for extended-length visits, intensive outpatient programs, and appeals of denied claims while entering determinations within federal and state guideline requirements. Manage standard outpatient treatment, state-specific Medicaid services, and intensive outpatient services for mental health and substance abuse. Participate in peer consultations, staff meetings, and trainings to shape treatment plans or issue adverse determinations as applicable. Maintain proficiency in Windows OS, Outlook, Word, and Excel while managing strict turnaround times for multiple demands.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed doctoral level (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) Psychologist
- License must be current, allow for full independent practice, and be unrestricted
- 5+ years of post-licensure experience
- Experience completing peer reviews including psychological testing, other Children's services like CFTSS and HCBS and Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
- Experience working with insurance agencies
- Experience working with children and adolescents
- Computer skills, including facility with Windows OS, Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Proven ability to type proficiently while speaking on the phone
- Permanent residence in the state of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut
- Must adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in a managed care setting
- Clinical experience with children in foster care or knowledge of NYS foster care system
- Experience with commercial, Medicaid and Medicare lines of business
- Experience with CPT and HCPC codes
- Clinical experience in higher levels of care (Intensive Outpatient)
- Clinical experience with children and adolescents
- Clinical experience with Substance Abuse diagnoses
- Clinical experience with Evidence-Based Treatment
- Advanced computer skills using Excel and Access Databases
- Demonstrated solid organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple demands within strict turn-around-time requirements
- Demonstrated solid written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
- Proven ability to work well independently and collaborate with others on a clinical team
- Proven ability to enjoy a fast paced, changing environment
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