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CVS Health

Utilization Management Nurse Consultant – Behavioral Health

CVS Health

. Apply critical thinking, evidence-based clinical criteria, and clinical practice guidelines to review inpatient and outpatient services requiring precertification .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $62 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse concurrent review, utilizing critical thinking and evidence-based clinical criteria for effective utilization management. Proficient in navigating multiple systems and maintaining accurate documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Registered Nurse LicensureBehavioral Health ExperienceSubstance Abuse ExperienceUtilization Management ReviewManaged Care Experience

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Hard Skills
Critical ThinkingClinical Practice GuidelinesPrecertification ReviewClinical Information CollectionDocumentation Maintenance
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Computer SkillsMultiple Systems Navigation
Certifications & Qualifications
Active RN LicensureAssociate's Degree in Nursing
Industry Keywords
Behavioral HealthSubstance AbuseManaged CareClinical Call CenterUtilization Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Apply critical thinking, evidence-based clinical criteria, and clinical practice guidelines to review inpatient and outpatient services requiring precertification
  • Use specific criteria to authorize procedures and services or initiate Medical Director referrals as needed
  • Collaborate with providers and authorize care
  • Escalate cases when needed
  • Navigate multiple systems and maintain accurate documentation
  • Collect and review clinical information from providers by telephone and computer
  • Provide utilization management review in a fast-paced, computer-based environment

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Active unrestricted state Registered Nurse licensure in state of residence required
  • 1+ year of Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse concurrent review or prior authorization experience
  • 3+ years of acute behavioral health and/or substance abuse clinical experience
  • Commitment to attend mandatory 3-week training, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm EST, with 100% participation
  • Associate's degree in nursing (RN) required
  • Ability to work occasional on-call rotational coverage on weekends and rotational on-call holiday coverage
  • Dedicated workspace free of interruptions
  • Dependents must have separate care arrangements during work hours
  • Proficiency with computer skills and navigating multiple systems
  • BSN preferred
  • 1+ years Managed Care (MCO) experience preferred
  • 1+ year demonstrated experience in a high-volume clinical call center environment preferred
  • Remote work experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs
  • Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility