Behavioral Health Utilization Strategist

Universal Health Services; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in the United States is seeking a Behavioral Health Utilization Management Case Management-Coordinator to support the utilization management process for BH services.

This role coordinates authorization activities, maintains payer and clinical documentation, and monitors authorization timelines to ensure timely, accurate reviews in line with payer requirements and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Counseling, Psychology or Social Work is required.
• Acute inpatient psychiatric setting experience in treatment team or utilization management preferred.
• RN or related social/mental health licensure/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the utilization management process for behavioral health services.
• Coordinates authorization activities and maintains payer and clinical documentation.
• Monitors authorization timelines and facilitates communication among clinical teams, payers and revenue cycle.
• Ensures reviews are timely, documentation accurate, and care level appropriate per payer requirements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Nursing, Counseling, Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Universal Health Services in the United States is seeking a Behavioral Health Utilization Management Case Management-Coordinator to support the utilization management process for BH services.

This role coordinates authorization activities, maintains payer and clinical documentation, and monitors authorization timelines to ensure timely, accurate reviews in line with payer requirements and organizational policies.