Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkNatchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticutrsquos leading provider for children adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health residential treatment for court involved teenage girls geriatric services clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services Through our multi site network of care we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recoveryJob SummaryUtilization Review Care Manager coordinates the care of clients in collaboration with clinical program staff Liaison with insurance companies and other referral sources Obtains level of care authorizations from managed care companies when clinically necessary Requires in depth knowledge of behavioral health services in order to accurately articulate and advocate for patientrsquos care requirements and effectively obtain authorizations Ensures that authorizations are current and documented as required This is a hybrid positionWork where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkNatchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticutrsquos leading provider for children adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health residential treatment for court involved teenage girls geriatric services clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services Through our multi site network of care we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recoveryJob SummaryUtilization Review Care Manager coordinates the care of clients in collaboration with clinical program staff Liaison with insurance companies and other referral sources Obtains level of care authorizations from managed care companies when clinically necessary Requires in depth knowledge of behavioral health services in order to accurately articulate and advocate for patientrsquos care requirements and effectively obtain authorizations Ensures that authorizations are current and documented as required This is a hybrid positionConnecticut licensure required LCSW LMFT LPC LADC or Registered NurseBachelorrsquos degree required Masterrsquos degree preferredAt least yearsrsquo experience in a behavioral health setting years with Masters requiredDocumented assessment skills of biopsychosocial needs of behavioral health clients requiredExcellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments employees physicians managers patients families referral sources and managed care organization representativesComputer proficiency and keyboard skills requiredWe take great care of careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentConnecticut licensure required LCSW LMFT LPC LADC or Registered NurseBachelorrsquos degree required Masterrsquos degree preferredAt least yearsrsquo experience in a behavioral health setting years with Masters requiredDocumented assessment skills of biopsychosocial needs of behavioral health clients requiredExcellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments employees physicians managers patients families referral sources and managed care organization representativesComputer proficiency and keyboard skills requiredWe take great care of careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment