Locations: Oriskany, NY, Tampa, FL, Cary, NC, Aurora, IL, Bloomfield, CT, primarily virtual role, with in-person collaboration days.

Must be within a commutable distance of the Oriskany, NY, Tampa, FL, Cary, NC, Aurora, IL, Bloomfield, CT, office location

Key Responsibilities:

Manages assigned caseload of complex cases; applies specialized training/knowledge to the assessment of cases; provides technical insight and advice.

Reviews, records, and analyzes medical records and treatment plans data and compares duration control guidelines and clarifies functional inconsistencies

Provides recommendations to team regarding employee's current or potential functional abilities

Develops goal-focused return-to-work plans; addresses barriers for return to work

Facilitates communication between employee, physician and employer and partners with all parties to achieve a positive outcome

Follows established claim policies and practices to resolve claims issues

Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required

Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology or Social Work;

Or Registered Nurse will accept associate degree or higher with current RN state license with experience in Psychiatric setting. BSN Preferred

Or Master's Degree in Health Counseling

2+ years of experience in inpatient or intensive outpatient or outpatient therapy in a clinical setting background in Mental Health or Substance Abuse

Preferred

Licensure in Clinical Psychology or Social Work

Disability insurance or workers compensation case management, private rehabilitation risk management, occupational health, or rehabilitation facility is highly preferred

Solid verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and critical-thinking skills

Deep and broad technical knowledge of medical conditions, prognosis, and treatment

Basic understanding of the disability contract, its key provisions, and the implication of those provisions

Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.