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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote behavioral health utilization review in California is $41.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.98 and $47.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Behavioral Health Utilization Review job involves evaluating behavioral health treatment plans and services to ensure they meet insurance guidelines, medical necessity, and regulatory requirements. Professionals in this role review clinical documentation, assess patient needs, and collaborate with healthcare providers to determine appropriate levels of care. They work remotely, often for insurance companies or healthcare organizations, to authorize or deny coverage based on established criteria. Strong clinical knowledge, attention to detail, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

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Infographic showing various Remote Behavioral Health Utilization Review job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,795 per year, or $41.7 per hour.

Epic Behavioral Health Analyst

Computer Task Group, Inc

San Mateo, CA • Remote

$130K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Overview

CTG is seeking an experienced Epic Behavioral Health Analyst.

Location: Remote-Monthly onsite travel required
Duration: 3 months

The Epic Behavioral Health Analyst supports the design, build, testing, and implementation of behavioral health workflows. This role works closely with clinical stakeholders, IT teams, and project leadership to ensure behavioral health workflows are effectively configured, tested, and deployed during the Epic implementation lifecycle.

The analyst focuses on modules and tools supporting behavioral health services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, supporting clinical documentation, and improving provider and patient workflows.

Key ResponsibilitiesImplementation & System Build

  • Lead or support Epic Behavioral Health deployment.

  • Translate behavioral health clinical workflows into Epic build specifications.

  • Configure system components such as:

    • Behavioral health documentation templates

    • Intake and assessment workflows

    • Treatment planning

    • Safety plans

    • Group therapy documentation

    • Behavioral health-specific orders and flowsheets

  • Participate in integrated design sessions and workflow validation.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Partner with:

    • Psychiatrists

    • Therapists

    • Social workers

    • Behavioral health nursing

    • Compliance and legal teams

  • Gather and document clinical and operational requirements.

  • Facilitate workflow design meetings and translate decisions into system build.

Testing & Validation

  • Develop and execute:

    • Unit testing

    • Integrated testing

    • User acceptance testing (UAT)

  • Validate workflows such as:

    • Behavioral health assessments

    • Suicide risk screenings

    • Intake documentation

    • Care planning

    • Medication management

  • Troubleshoot issues and document defects.

Training & Go-Live Support

  • Support development of training materials for behavioral health workflows.

  • Assist with super user training and end-user education.

  • Provide at-the-elbow support during go-live.

  • Help monitor adoption and workflow issues post-go-live.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in: Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems or Behavioral Health–related field 5 plus years of experience supporting an Epic implementation; with a strong focus around Behavioral Health and Ambulatory
  • Must be Ambulatory Certified
  • Strong knowledge of behavioral health clinical workflows Experience gathering and translating business requirements Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting: Psychiatry Substance use treatment Outpatient behavioral health Inpatient behavioral health

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Krista Eckard at Krista.Eckard@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $130,000 to $150,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

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About Computer Task Group

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We know that achieving our mission begins and ends with our people—and by people we mean you. Regardless of individual roles or responsibilities, regardless of industry or subject matter expertise, our lives happen in relation to other people—our colleagues, clients, and partners. CTG cultivates a workplace that attracts and develops the best people. Being Great Place to Work-CertifiedTM not only supports our Vision but also validates the rewarding workplace culture that has made CTG a leading IT and digital solutions and services company for more than 55 years.

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Buffalo, NY, US

Year founded

1966

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