<p>Must be within a commutable distance of the Oriskany, NY, Tampa, FL, Cary, NC, Aurora, IL, Bloomfield, CT, office location</p> <p>In office once a month for meetings</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>Manages assigned caseload of complex cases; applies specialized training/knowledge to the assessment of cases; provides technical insight and advice.</p> <p>Reviews, records, and analyzes medical records and treatment plans data and compares duration control guidelines and clarifies functional inconsistencies</p> <p>Provides recommendations to team regarding employee's current or potential functional abilities</p> <p>Develops goal-focused return-to-work plans; addresses barriers for return to work</p> <p>Facilitates communication between employee, physician and employer and partners with all parties to achieve a positive outcome</p> <p>Follows established claim policies and practices to resolve claims issues</p> <p>Performs other related duties as assigned or required.</p> <p>Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:</p> <p>Required</p> <p>Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology or Social Work; if Registered Nurse will accept associate degree or higher with current RN state license. BSN Preferred</p> <p>2+ years of experience in inpatient or intensive outpatient or outpatient therapy in a clinical setting</p> <p>Preferred</p> <p>Licensure in Clinical Psychology or Social Work</p> <p>Disability insurance or workers compensation case management, private rehabilitation risk management, occupational health, or rehabilitation facility is highly preferred</p> <p>Solid verbal and written communication skills</p> <p>Analytical and critical-thinking skills</p> <p>Deep and broad technical knowledge of medical conditions, prognosis, and treatment</p> <p>Basic understanding of the disability contract, its key provisions, and the implication of those provisions</p> <p>5+ years of experience</p> <p>The expected salary range for this position is $72,000 - $74,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.</p> <p>Benefits We Offer</p> <p>Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!</p> <p>About MetLife</p> <p>Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces for 2024, as well as the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For , MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.</p> <p>Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!</p> <p>MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").</p> <p>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.</p> <p>MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.</p> <p>It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.</p> <p>$72,000 - $74,000</p>