Behavioral Health Sr Clinical Admin Nurse RN
Optum/UHG · Phoenix, Arizona, United States · US
Utilization Review
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Nurse
Demand78
Career growth65
Healthcare fit78
Remote potential80
5-year outlook
Payer-based RN care coordination and utilization roles typically offer stable salaries comparable to or slightly above clinical nursing, with growth tied to CCM certification and advancement into complex case management, utilization management, or leadership. Exact compensation varies by state and experience; the posting provides no salary figure.
Clinical license
Required
Applicant reach
narrow
Seniority
mid
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-11-06
Intelligence details
Flexible work details
- Eligible countries
- United States
- License jurisdiction
- US
- Profession fit
- Nurse
Eligibility, licensing, and location restrictions can change. Always confirm details on the source posting before applying.
Why this is worth applying to
Worth considering for behavioral health RNs seeking a predictable, phone-based payer role with no bedside care and exposure to managed care. Less appealing if high-volume outreach and productivity metrics would be a poor fit.
Who should apply
RNs with 2+ years of acute care and 2+ years of behavioral health nursing experience, compact licensure, and interest in managed care, utilization review, appeals, or care coordination. Nurses looking to transition away from bedside care are a strong fit.
CV angle
Emphasize behavioral health nursing, acute care, telephonic triage or outreach, care coordination, patient education, discharge planning, appeals or adverse determination exposure, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Quantify caseloads, call volumes, and outcomes where possible, and highlight compact licensure plus any managed care or utilization management experience.
Skills to highlight
- Behavioral health nursing
- Care coordination
- Utilization management
- Telephonic outreach
- Discharge planning
- Patient education
- Documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Role summary
A payer-based RN role conducting high-volume telephonic outreach to members, educating on behavioral health and substance use services, supporting care navigation and discharge planning, assisting with appeals and adverse determinations, and coordinating with providers and internal teams.
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