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Behavioral Health Utilization Management Clinician/LCSW/LPC/LMFT/RN/LSATP for Substance Abuse - Remote in VA and NC

Sentara Health
Norfolk, VA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026

Sentara Health Plans is hiring a Behavioral Health Utilization Management Clinician/LCSW/LPC/LMFT/RN for Substance Abuse - Remote in VA and NC!

Status: Full-time, permanent position (40 hours)

Work hours: Flexible dayshift; Can start from 6am to 9am EST, M-F

Location: Fully remote in Virginia OR North Carolina.

Overview

  • Behavioral Health Utilization Management clinician is responsible for review of clinical information received from providers ensuring clinical data is substantial enough to meet Medical Necessity Criteria to authorize services as needed.

  • Requires knowledge of medical necessity criteria for behavioral health and substance use services, DMAS protocols, clinical protocols and clinical review requirements.

  • Requires knowledge of contractual, regulatory and compliance requirements for government payers, self-funded and commercial payers.

  • Ensures appropriate and accurate information is entered into claims system for processing of payment.

Education 

  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy REQUIRED

  • For Registered Nurses, a Bachelor of Science in nursing is REQUIRED

Certification/Licensure 

REQUIRED license must be valid in state of practice. One of the following qualifies: 

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - State license - North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board (NCSWCLB) OR 

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP) OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - State license - North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (NCBLCMHC) OR 

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - State license - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - State license - North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board (NCBMFT) OR 

  • Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP) OR Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) OR Registered Nurse (RN) Multi State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP) OR Registered Nurse (RN) Multi State - Nursing License - North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) OR 

  • Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner (LSATP)

  • Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) OR Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDC) preferred

Experience 

  • 2 years of behavioral health REQUIRED

  • 1 year of case management REQUIRED 

  • Experience in substance abuse in American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) levels of care) and utilization management preferred

Sentara Health Plans provides health plan coverage to close to one million members in Virginia. We offer a full suite of commercial products including employee-owned and employer-sponsored plans, as well as Individual & Family Health Plans, Employee Assistance Programs and plans serving Medicare and Medicaid enrollees.

Our quality provider network features a robust provider network, including specialists, primary care physicians and hospitals.

We offer programs to support members with chronic illnesses, customized wellness programs, and integrated clinical and behavioral health services—all to help our members improve their health.

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. 

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

To apply, please go to www.sentaracareers.com and use the following as your Keyword Search: JR-104132

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