Utilization Management Coordinator
UHS
Summary
At Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services, we are helping to create brighter, healthier futures for our patients and their families. We are the Piedmont Triad's only private psychiatric hospital meeting the chemical dependency illnesses and behavioral healthcare needs of those in our community.
Job description
We are currently seeking a Utilization Management Coordinator to join our talented and caring team. Our ideal candidate will possess strong multitasking skills, the ability to provide compassionate and competent care to a diverse patient population, must be able to build and maintain positive professional relationships with all hospital staff and patients, as well as demonstrate professional, effective communication skills.
Position Summary
The Utilization Management Coordinator possesses knowledge of psychiatric clinical diagnosis and the ability to articulate those indicators professionally. Evaluates patient medical records to determine severity of patient's illness and determining the appropriateness of level of care. Serves as liaison for patients and hospital with insurance companies. Negotiates and advocates for patient length of stay and level of care. Has a working knowledge of all levels of care offered and appropriately manages patient benefits. Participates in the patient discharge process through Treatment Team meeting attendance.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female adolescents and adults, as well as dually diagnosed adults.
- Education: Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
- Experience: Five years experience in behavioral health field required. One year experience in utilization management within behavioral health setting strongly preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Licensed professional (LCSW, LCMHC, or LMFT).
Requirements
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field
- Five years experience in behavioral health field required
- One year experience in utilization management within behavioral health setting strongly preferred
- Licensed professional (LCSW, LCMHC, or LMFT)
Benefits
- Career development opportunities
- HealthStream online learning catalogue
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription drug plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi student loan refinancing
- Tuition assistance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.