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Position Summary:
Aetna, a CVS Health Company, is recognized as of the oldest and largest national insurers. This extensive experience positions us uniquely to support the transformation of health care. We are committed to advancing a care system that is transparent, consumer-focused, and acknowledges physicians for their clinical excellence and effective utilization of health care resources.
Reporting to the Executive Behavioral Health Medical Director, Aetna Medicaid, this role is responsible for utilization, quality, and fraud, waste, and abuse reviews for individual cases involving members across Aetna.
Expectations and Responsibilities:
Serve as the principal utilization management reviewer for cases related to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Provide daily support and guidance to the ABA prior authorization clinical team and health plan medical directors.
Serve as a principal utilization management reviewer for cases related to psychological and neuropsychological testing.
Attend and actively participate in clinical meetings with care management and utilization management teams, offering subject matter expertise on all ABA-related questions and member concerns.
Contribute to the development and refinement of medical management programs and policies addressing neurodevelopmental disorders.
Recommend enhancements to managed care review guidelines and clinical criteria, drawing on comprehensive knowledge of health care delivery systems, utilization methodologies, reimbursement models, and treatment protocols.
Offer subject matter expert support for Medicaid-wide initiatives that benefit members with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Support provider education initiatives for professionals specializing in neurodiversity, including quality assurance and issues related to fraud, waste, and abuse.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, including, but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder.
(PhD or PsyD) with a specialization in neurodevelopment and child and adolescent psychology.
Direct experience providing treatment within the autism field, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI), or Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI).
(LA) with the willingness and ability to obtain additional licensure as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding guidelines and principles.
Experience utilizing clinical expertise to review medical records and determine claim payments in alignment with company, state, federal, and industry standard coding principles and guidelines.
Education and Credentials:
, with a minimum of five (5) years of post-graduate direct patient care experience.
(PhD or PsyD) with a specialization in neurodevelopment and child and adolescent psychology.
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Full time
The typical pay range for this role is:
$90,382.00 - $194,670.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on https://learn.bswift.com/cvshealth-mainland Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/31/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Medical Director, Aetna Medicaid, this role is responsible for utilization, quality, and fraud, waste, and abuse reviews for individual cases involving members across Aetna.
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What is the salary for this role?
The salary for this role is $90,382.00 - $194,670.00 per annum.
What experience is required?
This position is open to freshers and experienced candidates.
Is this position still open?
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