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Memorial Hermann Health System

Case Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$19 - $24.50/hr

The role integrates and coordinates resource utilization management, care facilitation and discharge planning functions. In addition, the Case Manager helps drive change by identifying areas where ...

Mission Hospital

RN - Case Management

Sitka, AK · On-site

$2.9K/wk

The Utilization Review Case Manager will manage patient progression of care, promote evidence-based protocols, ensure the appropriateness of interventions, and expedite care delivery for admitted ...

Memorial Hermann

Supp Case Mgr

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

The role integrates and coordinates resource utilization management, care facilitation and discharge planning functions. In addition, the Case Manager helps drive change by identifying areas where ...

Memorial Hermann

The role integrates and coordinates resource utilization management, care facilitation and discharge planning functions. In addition, the Case Manager helps drive change by identifying areas where ...

CarePoint Health

Case Manager RN

Bayonne, NJ · On-site

Minimum 3 years of acute hospital experience including Utilization * Management/Case Management, InterQual knowledgeable (Behavioral Health InterQual a plus), good computer skills. Full Time 8:00am-4 ...

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How much do autism utilization management case manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for autism utilization management case manager in the United States is $36.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $38.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an autism utilization management case manager?

An Autism Utilization Management Case Manager is a specialized healthcare professional who oversees and coordinates autism-related services for patients. Their primary role is to ensure that individuals with autism receive appropriate, evidence-based treatments while optimizing the use of healthcare resources. They review treatment plans, monitor ongoing care, and work closely with families, providers, and insurance companies to ensure services are both clinically necessary and cost-effective. By managing authorizations and utilization reviews, they help patients access the best possible care while maintaining compliance with healthcare policies.

How does an autism utilization management case manager typically collaborate with providers and families to ensure appropriate care?

Autism Utilization Management Case Managers work closely with healthcare providers, therapists, and families to review treatment plans, authorize services, and ensure care aligns with evidence-based guidelines. They often facilitate regular communication to coordinate care, address barriers, and advocate for the member's needs. Collaboration involves reviewing clinical documentation, participating in case conferences, and providing guidance on covered services, helping to create a supportive network for the individual receiving care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an autism utilization management case manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Autism Utilization Management Case Manager, you need a background in behavioral health, case management experience, and typically a clinical license such as LCSW, BCBA, or RN. Familiarity with utilization review systems, health insurance platforms, and guidelines like ASAM or MCG is commonly required. Strong communication, critical thinking, and empathy are crucial soft skills for effectively coordinating care and advocating for members. These competencies ensure that individuals with autism receive appropriate, cost-effective services while maintaining compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.

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Infographic showing various Autism Utilization Management Case Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,891 per year, or $36.5 per hour.

Case Manager

Houston, TX • On-site

Memorial Hermann Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$19 - $24.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Memorial Hermann Health System rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary
The purpose of the Case Manager position is to support the physician, primary medical homes, and interdisciplinary teams. Facilitates patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payors. The role integrates and coordinates resource utilization management, care facilitation and discharge planning functions. In addition, the Case Manager helps drive change by identifying areas where performance improvement is needed (e.g., day to day workflow, education, process improvements, patient satisfaction). The position is responsible for coordinating a wide range of self management support and provides information to update and maintain relevant disease registry activity. Accountable for a designated patient caseload and plans effectively in order to meet patient needs across the continuum, provide family support, manage the length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources.Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; Bachelors of Nursing preferred, or graduate of an accredited Master of Social Work program
Licenses/Certifications:
  • Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas or
  • Current and valid license as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Texas required, LCSW preferred
  • Certification in Case Management required within two (2) years of hire into the Case Manager position

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
  • Three (3) years of nursing or social work experience acute hospital-based preferred, or three (3) years of experience comparable clinical setting (i.e. ambulatory surgery center, infusion/dialysis clinic, Federally Qualified Health Clinic (FQHC), skilled nursing facility, or wound clinic)
  • Experience in utilization management, case management, discharge planning or other cost/quality management program preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Strong analytical, data management and PC skills
  • Current working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement, disease or population management and managed care reimbursement
  • Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and post-acute community resources, physician office routines, and transitional procedures for pre and post acute care. Demonstrated understanding of motivational interviewing and change management
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
  • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, and patients and their families
  • Effective oral and written communication skills

Principal Accountabilities
  • Coordinates/facilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum.
  • Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians, nursing and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team to effect timely, appropriate patient care.
  • Addresses/resolves system problems impeding diagnostic or treatment progress.
  • Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge.
  • Seeks consultation from appropriate disciplines/departments as required to expedite care and facilitate discharge.
  • Utilizes advanced conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues.
  • Collaborates with the physician and all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate care for designated case load. Monitors the patient's progress, intervening as necessary and appropriate to ensure that the plan of care and services provided are patient focused, high quality, efficient, and cost effective.
  • Facilitates the following on a timely basis: Completes and reports diagnostic testing, Completes treatment plan and discharge plan, Modifies plan of care as necessary, to meet the ongoing needs of the patient, Communicates to third party payors and other relevant information to the care team.
  • Assigns appropriate levels of care.
  • Completes all required documentation in TQ screens and patient records
  • Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting.
  • Completes Utilization Management and Quality Screening for assigned patients.
  • Applies approved clinical appropriateness criteria to monitor appropriateness of admissions and continued stays, and documents findings based on Department standards.
  • Identifies at-risk populations using approved screening tool and follows established reporting procedures. Monitors LOS and ancillary resource use on an ongoing basis.
  • Takes actions to achieve continuous improvement in both areas.
  • Refers cases and issues to Care Management Medical Director in compliance with Department procedures and follows up as indicated.
  • Communicates with Resource Center to facilitate covered day reimbursement certification for assigned patients.
  • Discusses payor criteria and issues on a case-by-case basis with clinical staff and follows up to resolve problems with payors as needed.
  • Uses quality screens to identify potential issues and forwards information to Clinical Quality Review Department.
  • Ensures that all elements critical to the plan of care have been communicated to the patient/family and members of the healthcare team and are documented as necessary to assure continuity of care.
  • Manages all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients.
  • Meets directly with patient/family to assess needs and develop an individualized continuing care plan in collaboration with physician.
  • Collaborates and communicates with multidisciplinary team in all phases of discharge planning process, including initial patient assessment, planning, implementation, interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching and ongoing evaluation.
  • Ensures/maintains plan consensus from patient/family, physician and payor.
  • Refers appropriate cases for social work intervention based on Department criteria.
  • Collaborates/communicates with external case managers.
  • Initiates and facilitates referrals through the Resource Center for home health care, hospice, medical equipment and supplies.
  • Documents relevant discharge planning information in the medical record according to Department standards.
  • Facilitates transfer to other facilities as appropriate.
  • Actively participates in clinical performance improvement activities.
  • Assists in the collection and reporting of financial indicators including case mix, LOS, cost per case, excess days, resource utilization, readmission rates, denials and appeals.
  • Uses data to drive decisions and plan/implement performance improvement strategies related to case management for assigned patients, including fiscal, clinical and patient satisfaction data.
  • Collects, analyzes and addresses variances from the plan of care/care path with physician and/or other members of the healthcare team.
  • Uses concurrent variance data to drive practice changes and positively impact outcomes.
  • Collects delay and other data for specific performance and/or outcome indicators as determined by Director of Outcomes Management. Documents key clinical path variances and outcomes which relate to areas of direct responsibility (e.g., discharge planning).
  • Uses pathway data in collaboration with other disciplines to ensure effective patient management concurrently.
  • Leads the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of clinical pathways and other Case management tools as a member of the clinical resource/team.
  • Assists in compilation of physician profile data regarding LOS, resource utilization, denied days, costs, case mix index, patient satisfaction and quality indicators (e.g., readmission rates, unplanned return to OR, etc.)
  • Acts as preceptor/mentor to new hires.
  • Assists in development of orientation schedule and helps identify individual needs for learning.
  • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
  • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
  • Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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The Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Women's Services is a magnet hospital as well as a level 3 designated facility with a blend of high-risk and community patients. This creates a fast-paced environment and a chance to work with a diverse population. Our Labor & Delivery unit has a low c-section rate and is extremely collaborative and close-knit. We have the ability to cross-train through all areas of Women's Services. We have a family-like atmosphere with an amazing amount of comradery, and our low turnover rates attest to this. Nurses here feel like they not only have autonomy but can also be advocates for their patients. MHSW not only prides ourselves on evidenced based practice, but nurses have a strong voice.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1907

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