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Mental Health Therapist PRN

Salt Lake City, UT · Remote

$38 - $42/hr

Remote in Utah Schedule: as needed, no guarantee of hours The PRN Behavioral Health Manager (BHM) provides flexible, on-call support ensuring seamless continuity of behavioral health services. This ...

AAPC

Coding Services Quality Analyst

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

This is a remote role Position Summary The Coding Services Quality Analyst ensures the accuracy, compliance, and quality of medical coding and documentation within healthcare records. This role is ...

Imh

Coding Analyst I

Murray, UT · Remote

$31.01 - $48.84/hr

... remote * Monday- Friday 8am-4pm Essential Functions * Reviewing claims (pre-payment) to monitor ... Serving as a consultant to various other departments within Select Health and departments within ...

firsthand Health

Remote Triage Nurse

Provo, UT · Remote

The Triage Nurse is a remote Registered Nurse who provides telephone and electronic triage support ... illness, behavioral health conditions, and/or substance use disorders * Care management and ...

Imh

Social Worker

Murray, UT · Remote

$39.16 - $60.42/hr

The Behavioral Health Care Manager works with Select Health members, their family, and a multi ... Experience working successfully g in a remote environment or using Advanced Microsoft Suite ...

AAPC

Inpatient Facility Coder -Contractor

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

$21 - $25.25/hr

This is a remote role We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated coding professional to join ... health information. Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report ...

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BCBA (Full-Time, Remote)

Saint George, UT · Remote

$75K - $105K/yr

We are growing at a healthy, exciting pace and are looking for employees who are passionate about ... Create behavior programming to support the development of appropriate behavior while reducing ...

firsthand Health

Remote Triage Nurse

Provo, UT · On-site +1

$80K/yr

The Triage Nurse is a remote Registered Nurse who provides telephone and electronic triage support ... illness, behavioral health conditions, and/or substance use disorders * Care management and ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Behavioral Health Coder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Behavioral Health Coder, you need a thorough understanding of behavioral health diagnoses, medical terminology, and coding systems, typically backed by certification such as CPC, CCS, or CRC. Mastery of coding software, electronic health records (EHRs), and familiarity with HIPAA regulations are essential. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective remote communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate coding, compliance with regulations, and efficient collaboration in a remote healthcare environment.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in remote behavioral health coding, and how can they be managed?

One common challenge in remote behavioral health coding is staying updated with frequently changing coding guidelines and payer policies specific to behavioral health services. Working remotely can also make it harder to quickly clarify documentation with providers, leading to potential delays or errors. To manage these challenges, it's important to participate in ongoing training, use secure digital communication tools to collaborate with clinicians, and join professional coding networks for peer support. Maintaining organized records and regularly reviewing updates from organizations like the AAPC or AHIMA can also help ensure accuracy and compliance.

What is remote behavioral health coding?

Remote behavioral health coding involves assigning standardized codes to behavioral health diagnoses and procedures based on medical records, while working from a location outside of a traditional healthcare facility. Professionals in this field use coding systems like ICD-10-CM and CPT to ensure accurate documentation and billing for mental health services. Remote coders must have a strong understanding of behavioral health terminology, privacy regulations, and insurance requirements. This role typically requires certification and experience in medical coding, along with the ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
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Behavioral Health Utilization Management Specialist

Row Partners

Draper, UT • On-site, Remote

$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Behavioral Health Utilization Management Specialist

Location: Utah (Hybrid & Remote Options Available)

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Behavioral Health / Utilization Management

Who We Are

At Row Partners, we’re more than a healthcare support organization — we’re a passionate team dedicated to empowering behavioral health facilities and their patients. We believe that compassionate, accessible, and high-quality care starts with the right people on our team.

Our Behavioral Health division is growing, and we’re looking for a Behavioral Health Utilization Management Specialist who shares our commitment to improving access, ensuring appropriate care, and supporting patient success stories every day.

If you’re driven by purpose, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want your work to make a real difference, this role is for you.

The Role

As a Behavioral Health Utilization Management Specialist, you will be the bridge between clinical care and insurance coverage — ensuring patients receive the right services, at the right time, for the right reasons. Your expertise will help providers, patients, and payers work together toward the shared goal of better behavioral health outcomes.

What You’ll Do

  • Champion patient care by reviewing medical records and clinical documentation to determine medical necessity and appropriateness of behavioral health services.
  • Collaborate and connect with clinicians, medical staff, and insurance providers to make sure patients get timely access to the services they need.
  • Conduct clinical reviews for inpatient, outpatient, and residential behavioral health services.
  • Ensure quality of care by reviewing treatment plans, discharge plans, and progress toward goals.
  • Support evidence-based treatment by applying clinical criteria and guidelines to approve and recommend necessary care.
  • Stay ahead of industry standards, insurance requirements, and treatment protocols.
  • Advocate for patients by facilitating communication and resolving barriers between providers, patients, and payers.
  • Document with precision for utilization reviews, audits, and compliance needs.

What You Bring

Proven Success

  • A history of professional growth, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence.
  • Integrity, accountability, and a collaborative spirit that uplifts your team and patients alike.

Preferred Experience

  • 2+ years in utilization management, case management, or behavioral health services
  • Familiarity with mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses.
  • Understanding of insurance coding, billing, and behavioral health authorization procedures.

Preferred Skills

  • Strong knowledge of Behavioral Health diagnosis, Treatments, and evidence-based practices.
  • Comfort with utilization management tools (ASAM, MCG, InterQual).
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • EHR system proficiency.

(If you don’t have all the experience listed, but have the passion and potential to succeed, we’re willing to train the right candidate.)

Work Location

  • Based in Sandy, Utah — remote work available for those living more than 50 miles from the office.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision).
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
  • Opportunities for growth, training, and continuing education.
  • Supportive, team-first culture where your contributions matter.
  • The chance to impact lives and improve care outcomes every single day.

If you’re ready to use your skills to make a lasting difference in behavioral health care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team thats shaping the future of patient care.