Behavioral Health Utilization Case Manager

Universal Health Services; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

Havenwyck Hospital, a UHS facility in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks a Utilization Management Case Manager to support admission and continued stay reviews, determine medical necessity, and assist discharge planning. The role collaborates with MD/Clinical teams and external payers to optimize resource use.

The position requires a Bachelor's in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing, and licensure eligibility or status, plus at least 2 years in psychiatric or substance abuse settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or nursing required.
• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling preferred.
• Limited or fully licensed (LBSW, RN, LLMSW, LLP, TLLP, LPC, LMFT, etc.).
• A minimum of 2 years of post-graduate related experience in psychiatric or substance abuse treatment required.
• Familiarity with management health care process, medical terminology, and discharge planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct the manager care process for admissions and continued stay reviews.
• Collaborate with the Treatment Team and external agencies to advocate for appropriate care decisions.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of medical records using clinical skills and knowledge.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Utilization review

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or nursing

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling

Job description

Havenwyck Hospital, a UHS facility in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks a Utilization Management Case Manager to support admission and continued stay reviews, determine medical necessity, and assist discharge planning. The role collaborates with MD/Clinical teams and external payers to optimize resource use.

The position requires a Bachelor's in social work, psychology, counseling, or nursing, and licensure eligibility or status, plus at least 2 years in psychiatric or substance abuse settings.