MH/SU UM Clinician

Trillium Health Resources

MH/SU UM Clinician providing clinical reviews and consultations regarding mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities. Remote position within North Carolina with opportunities to make a tangible impact.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $68,890 - $92,138 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical review and care management for mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities, with a focus on service authorization and documentation. Proficient in providing consultation and technical assistance to providers while ensuring compliance with Client Rights Rules and evidenced-based practices.

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Clinical ReviewCare ManagementActive LCSW LicenseMental Health ExpertiseDocumentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Diagnosis ReviewMedical Necessity CriteriaService Authorization DecisionsClinical TriageCare CoordinationAssessment and EvaluationTreatment Documentation Review

Soft Skills

ConsultationTechnical AssistanceClear Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

LCSWLCMHCLCASLPALPLMFT

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthMental HealthSubstance UseIntellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesClient Rights RulesEvidenced Based Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical review of services for members or enrollees with mental health, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities including diagnosis review, medical necessity criteria, determining member eligibility; level of care needed and making service authorization decisions regarding individual service authorizations with timely, clear, concise documentation.
Provide clinical triage for members seeking services through Screening, Triage and Referral.
Provide consultation and technical assistance to providers regarding clinical care needs, levels of care, Client Rights Rules, evidenced based practices, scope of practice issues etc.
Provide ongoing review/staffing/consultation of treatment documentation of needs for members participating in group, family or individual services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in a Human Services field
Minimum of (1) year of progressive experience providing care management, case management, care coordination and/or assessing and/or evaluating the support needs of the BH/MH/SU/IDD population.
Active valid license in the state of North Carolina as an LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS, LPA, LP or LMFT.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must reside within North Carolina.
Must be able to travel within catchment as required.
Preferred: A minimum of two (2) years post-Master’s experience in a clinical setting with the BH/MH/SU/IDD population.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance with no premium for employee coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
24 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 12 paid holidays in your first year
NC Local Government Retirement Pension (defined-benefit plan)
401k with 5% employer match and immediate vesting
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
Quarterly stipend for remote work supplies