Nurse Practitioner, Behavioral Health UM (PMHNP)

**Job Description**

**Job Summary**

Performs behavioral health utilization reviews, applying evidence-based criteria, and collaborating with physicians to ensure clinically appropriate, cost-effective, and regulatory-compliant care determinations. Assists in evaluating medical necessity, ensuring timeliness, and supporting the consistency of clinical decision-making across markets. Participates in a team-based, physician-led model that aligns with national clinical oversight standards and enterprise behavioral health initiatives. Contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care.

**Job Duties**

+ Performs Behavioral Health utilization management reviews for inpatient, outpatient, and intermediate-level services using nationally recognized criteria (e.g., MCG, InterQual, ASAM).
+ Reviews medical documentation to determine the medical necessity, level of care, and continued stay appropriateness for behavioral heal...