Remote Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs
Remote behavioral health nurse jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed care teams, and telehealth platforms hiring in mental health, substance use treatment, and managed care. Employers hiring remotely right now include Concert Health, Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health, and Centene. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Utilization Management Behavioral Health Nurse utilizes behavioral health knowledge and skills to support the coordination, documentation, and communication of medical services and/or benefit administration determinations. The Utilization Management Behavioral Health Nurse work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action. The Utilization Management Behavioral Health Nurse uses clinical knowledge, communication skills, and independent critical thinking skills towards interpreting criteria, policies, and procedures to provide the best and most appropriate treatment, care or services for members. Coordinates and communicates with providers, members, or other parties to facilitate optimal care and treatment. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.
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Required Qualifications
- Degree in Nursing
- Must be licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana or Compaq Nursing License with no disciplinary action
- 3+ years of post-degree clinical experience in direct patient care
- 3+ years of Behavioral Health experience
- Proficient with MS Office, navigating multiple systems and platforms and general technical skills to troubleshoot and resolve within a remote environment.
- Ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Behavioral Health UM experience, performing medical necessity reviews against criteria such as MCG, ASAM, InterQual
- Managed Care, Medicaid or health plan experience
Workstyle: Remote Work at Home
Location: Indiana
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00 PM Eastern Time
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$78,400 - $107,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Become a part of our caring community
The Utilization Management Behavioral Health Nurse utilizes behavioral health knowledge and skills to support the coordination, documentation, and communication of medical services and/or benefit administration determinations. The Utilization Management Behavioral Health Nurse work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action. The Utilization Management Behavioral Health Nurse uses clinical knowledge, communication skills, and independent critical thinking skills towards interpreting criteria, policies, and procedures to provide the best and most appropriate treatment, care or services for members. Coordinates and communicates with providers, members, or other parties to facilitate optimal care and treatment. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy and operating objectives, including their linkages to related areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Nursing
- Must be licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana or Compaq Nursing License with no disciplinary action
- 3+ years of post-degree clinical experience in direct patient care
- 3+ years of Behavioral Health experience
- Proficient with MS Office, navigating multiple systems and platforms and general technical skills to troubleshoot and resolve within a remote environment.
- Ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Behavioral Health UM experience, performing medical necessity reviews against criteria such as MCG, ASAM, InterQual
- Managed Care, Medicaid or health plan experience
Workstyle: Remote Work at Home
Location: Indiana
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00 PM Eastern Time
Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$78,400 - $107,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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Who's Hiring
- Concert Health10
- Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health6
- Centene4
- Optum2
- Monarch Healthcare2
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote behavioral health nurse jobs.
- Active registered nurse license with no restrictions in the state of practice
- Experience in a psychiatric, mental health, or substance use disorder clinical setting
- Proficiency in de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention protocols
- Completion of or eligibility for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing certification (ANCC PMH-BC)
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in behavioral health documentation
- Current BLS certification with ACLS preferred for inpatient and emergency psychiatric roles
Tips for Your Remote Behavioral Health Nurse Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote behavioral health nurse openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your clinical focus and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show async communication skills up front
Remote behavioral health employers review how clearly you document patient interactions and communicate with distributed care teams. Use your cover letter and resume to show written case summary experience, EHR proficiency, and comfort coordinating care without in-person handoffs.
Highlight telehealth platform experience
Remote employers in behavioral health specifically look for nurses familiar with virtual patient engagement tools. Name the telehealth platforms, remote monitoring systems, or video care tools you have used, and describe the patient populations you served through them.
Target companies with distributed care models
Telehealth platforms, managed behavioral health organizations, and digital mental health companies have built their clinical workflows for remote staff from the ground up. Focus your search on employers in these categories, as they hire remote behavioral health nurses regularly and have onboarding built for it.
Remote Behavioral Health Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote behavioral health nurse job?
Target employers built around distributed care delivery, like telehealth companies, digital mental health platforms, and managed behavioral health organizations, because they have established workflows for remote clinical staff. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written documentation skills, and comfort with asynchronous communication across care teams. Candidates who demonstrate experience with remote patient outreach, electronic health record fluency, and independent case management stand out.
Which companies hire remote behavioral health nurses?
Companies hiring remote behavioral health nurses right now include Concert Health, Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health, and Centene, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be telehealth platforms, managed care organizations, digital mental health startups, and large health systems with distributed care teams.
Can you get a remote behavioral health nurse job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles in behavioral health nursing are limited because working independently from day one is harder without in-person mentorship. Your strongest path is targeting telehealth companies with structured onboarding programs or digital health startups that pair new remote staff with clinical supervisors. Certifications in psychiatric mental health nursing, documented volunteer work in behavioral health settings, and strong written communication skills all help open doors.
Do you need a degree for remote behavioral health nurse jobs?
Usually, yes, because most remote behavioral health nurse roles require an active RN license, which itself requires a nursing degree. Remote employers do weigh clinical specialization, demonstrated competence in behavioral health assessments, and experience with remote care tools alongside your credentials. Psychiatric mental health certifications and experience with telehealth platforms can carry significant weight alongside your foundational degree.
Which industries hire the most remote behavioral health nurses?
Remote behavioral health nurse roles concentrate in Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire behavioral health nurses remotely because their care delivery models are built around distributed teams serving patients across multiple geographies.
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