Remote Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Jobs
Remote Behavioral Health Registered Nurse jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, digital health platforms, and distributed telehealth teams in sectors including managed care, employee assistance programs, and virtual behavioral health services. Employers hiring remotely right now include Concert Health, Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health, and Centene. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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.
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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.
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 registered nurse jobs.
- Active RN licensure in the state of practice with no restrictions
- Experience in psychiatric, mental health, or substance use disorder care settings
- Current BLS certification and crisis prevention or de-escalation training
- Ability to perform psychiatric assessments, risk screenings, and safety planning
- Familiarity with mental health documentation systems and electronic health records
- Knowledge of involuntary hold procedures, patient rights, and behavioral health regulations
Tips for Your Remote Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote behavioral health registered nurse openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles by the criteria that matter to you and apply directly to the ones that match your license state, specialty, and schedule before postings close.
Show your telehealth platform fluency upfront
Name the specific electronic health record and telehealth platforms you've used, such as Epic, Athenahealth, or Zoom for Healthcare, early in your resume. Remote hiring managers screen for platform familiarity before anything else because onboarding time is limited on distributed teams.
Demonstrate async clinical communication skills
Remote behavioral health roles run on written handoffs, secure messaging notes, and documented care plans rather than hallway conversations. Highlight examples of thorough, clear written documentation from your clinical history to prove you can keep distributed care teams fully informed without real-time contact.
Pursue a multistate nursing license before you apply
Many remote behavioral health employers require licensure in multiple states so you can serve a distributed patient population. Holding a Nurse Licensure Compact license expands the pool of remote roles you qualify for immediately and signals to hiring teams that you're built for distributed care.
Remote Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote behavioral health registered nurse job?
Target companies that run distributed clinical teams, such as telehealth platforms, managed behavioral health organizations, and digital mental health startups, because they build their workflows around remote nurses from day one. Remote employers screen heavily for self-directed documentation habits, clear written handoff notes, and comfort with electronic health records and secure messaging tools. Candidates who highlight async communication skills and independent caseload management stand out.
Which companies hire remote behavioral health registered nurses?
Companies hiring remote behavioral health registered 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. Remote openings for this role concentrate at telehealth providers, managed care organizations, and employee assistance program vendors that run fully distributed clinical teams.
Can you get a remote behavioral health registered nurse job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you must manage patients, documentation, and clinical decisions independently from day one. Telehealth startups and digital mental health platforms occasionally hire new RNs into structured remote onboarding programs. Showing clinical rotation documentation, strong written communication samples, and familiarity with electronic health record platforms can open those doors before you have direct remote work history.
Do you need a degree for remote behavioral health registered nurse jobs?
Usually, yes. Remote employers in behavioral health require at minimum an Associate Degree in Nursing plus an active RN license, and many prefer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing for independent remote roles. Beyond the degree, remote hiring teams weight demonstrated psychiatric or behavioral health clinical experience, clean licensure history, and the ability to document and communicate patient care clearly without in-person supervision.
Which industries hire the most remote behavioral health registered nurses?
Most remote behavioral health registered nurse openings sit in Insurance, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors hire remotely because they operate distributed care teams that deliver services across multiple states without maintaining a physical clinic footprint.
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