As an Inpatient Care Manager at Evernorth, you will use your clinical knowledge and skills to evaluate appropriate health care services and treatment plans in conjunction with inpatient providers. You will partner with facilities and families to identify and implement a holistic approach to treatment outcomes. You will be part of a virtual organization with multiple sites and must function well both independently as well as part of a larger team.

Responsibilities:

• Perform precertification and concurrent reviews for inpatient levels (Detox, Inpatient, Residential, and Partial Hospitalization).
• Collaborate with Facilities and Health Care Providers telephonically to obtain clinical information and ensure quality treatment outcomes in the least restrictive setting utilizing established Medical Necessity Criteria.
• Coordinate with facilities to assist with discharge planning, aftercare follow-up appointments, and integration of services with Cigna Medical and Pharmacy.
• Engage with customers and families to understand needs, facilitate access to Evernorth coaching/case management programs and community resources.
• Work in a team environment which includes contributing to team meetings, participating in clinical rounds with Cigna Medical Directors for input on utilization management, and attending all required trainings impacting utilization review and accreditation procedures.
• Manage own caseload and coordinate all assigned cases.
• Perform additional tasks/projects as needed, requested or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires Master's degree mental health discipline and independent licensure to practice in the state of employment (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LPCC, or Licensed Psychologist).
• 3 - 5 years post-license mental health experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
• Effective conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and problem solve.
• Strong time management and organization skills with an ability to set priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to utilize and navigate multiple technology systems.
• Knowledge of managed care preferred.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 60,400 - 100,600 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That's why you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna .

About Evernorth

Evernorth, Cigna Corporation's health services segment, exists to elevate health for all. We're building on our legacy and redefining health care as we know it. Unbiased in how we think, we create without limitation. We partner without constraints, deliver value differently and act in the interest of humanity. Solving across silos, closing gaps in care, and empowering clients, customers, and people everywhere to move onward and upward. When you work with us, you'll be empowered to solve the problems others don't, won't or can't. Join us. What difference will you make?

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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Cigna has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.