Remote Behavioral Health Utilization Management Clinician – Registered Nurse or Behavioral Health Clinician – CA, TX, Compact

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

Utilizes clinical skills to coordinate, document and communicate all aspects of the utilization/benefit management program. Applies critical thinking and is knowledgeable in clinically appropriate treatment, evidence based care and clinical practice guidelines for Behavioral Health and/or medical conditions based upon program focus.

Concurrent Medical Reviews for Commercial Plans. Collaborating with facilities and providers to document and review for extended stay request.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (Compact RN a Plus) with 3 or more years of Behavioral Health Clinical Experience.
• Independently licensed behavioral health clinician in state of residence.
• 3+ years post degree experience in a psychiatric or substance abuse setting required
• 3 years of direct clinical practice experience post masters degree, e.g., hospital setting or alternative care setting such as ambulatory care or outpatient clinic/facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years Managed care/utilization review experience preferred.
• Crisis intervention skills and experience preferred
• Proficiency with computer and technology skills which includes navigating multiple systems and keyboarding.
• California license or ability to obtain California license preferred

Education :

• Master’s degree in Behavioral/Mental health or Human Service/Health Services
• Associates degree with a Registered Nurse

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40 

Time Type

Full time 

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$60,522.00 – $129,615.00 

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/28/2026 

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.