PRN Clinical Reviewer - Substance Use (LPCC, LMFT, LICSW)

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

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Acentra Health is looking for a PRN Clinical Reviewer - Substance Use (LPCC, LMFT, LICSW) to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to utilize clinical expertise to review medical records against appropriate criteria in conjunction with contractual requirements, critical thinking, and decision-making skills to determine medical appropriateness.

*The role is PRN (as needed). The role is also remote within the United States but requires an active Minnesota license or ability to obtain one within 6 months of accepting an offer. It follows standard business hours, with a preference for candidates in the Central Time Zone. 

Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret patient records against American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria to determine medical necessity and appropriateness of care.
• Responsible for attending training and scheduled meetings and for maintenance and use of current/updated information for review.
• Assures accuracy and timeliness of all applicable review type cases within contract requirements.
• Assesses, evaluates, and addresses daily workload and queues; adjusts work schedules daily to meet the workload demands of the department.
• In collaboration with Supervisor, responsible for the quality monitoring activities including identifying areas of improvement and plan implementation of improvement areas.
• Maintains current knowledge base related to review processes and clinical practices related to the review processes.
• Functions as providers’ liaison and contact/resource person for provider customer service issues and problem resolution.
• Fosters positive and professional relationships and act as liaison with internal and external customers to ensure effective working relationships and team building to facilitate the review process.
• Attends training and scheduled meetings and for maintenance and use of current/updated information for review.
• Foster positive and professional relationships and act as liaison with internal and external customers to ensure effective working relationships and team building to facilitate the review process.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

The above list of responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other education- and experience-related duties that management may deem necessary from time to time. 

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• The selected candidate must hold an active, unrestricted license in the state of Minnesota in one of the following areas:
  
  
  • LPCC, issued by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT)
  • LMFT, issued by the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy (BMFT)
  • LICSW, issued by the Minnesota Board of Social Work (BOSW)

Note: If the selected candidate does not currently hold an active, unrestricted LPCC, LMFT, or LICSW license in Minnesota, they must be eligible for and able to obtain the required licensure within six months of accepting an offer.

• 3+ years of experience providing direct clinical work as a mental health professional across diverse clinical settings.
• 1+ years of Utilization Review (UR) OR Utilization Management (UM) OR Prior Authorization.
• In-depth understanding of ASAM criteria and its practical application in clinical environments.
• Familiarity with medical records structure and abstraction, terminology, and disease processes.
• Strong clinical assessment capabilities paired with excellent critical thinking.
• Regardless of work schedule, all new hires must attend a Monday orientation. If Monday is a Company‑observed holiday, orientation will be held on Tuesday instead. 

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Thank You!

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

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Benefits - PRN

This position includes access to select Acentra Health benefits and programs, such as participation in the Acentra Health 401(k) Plan with company match, access to wellness and employee discount programs, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources.

EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Experience in Lieu of Degree

For non-clinical roles, or when not required by the contract specifically, the Company acknowledges that practical, hands-on experience can provide skills and competencies equivalent to formal education. As such, in cases where a Bachelor's degree may be required, the Company will accept a minimum of six (6) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree. In instances where the candidate has an Associate's degree, the Company will accept a minimum of three (3) years of directly relevant professional experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is listed below. 

“Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant’s position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level.”

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