Behavioral UM Case Manager

Daily Responsibilities: 

 Perform duties to authorize and review utilization of mental health and substance abuse services provided in inpatient and outpatient care settings

Goal is to determine whether or not the treatment is cost effective and necessary

The UM role would be a combo of field based work and working onsite

Territory will be in Tampa and surrounding Suburbs. * No state wide travel

Perform duties to authorize and review utilization of mental health and substance abuse services provided in inpatient, outpatient and intermediate care settings, provide and/or review intakes and initial evaluations, brief focused treatment interventions, monitor quality of care, collect and analyze utilization and cost of care data, assist with discharge planning, arrange transportation; provide member assistance and participate in special utilization projects.