Case Management Pro: Utilization Review & Discharge Planning

Freedom Behavioral; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital in Greenville, Mississippi, is seeking a Case Management: Utilization Review and Discharge Planner. This professional will coordinate utilization review activities, manage discharge planning, and ensure patients receive the appropriate services throughout their transition back to the community.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and ideally possess experience in inpatient psychiatric care. Strong communication skills and knowledge of behavioral health processes are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience in case management, discharge planning, or healthcare coordination preferred.
• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health setting strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate utilization review activities and obtain insurance authorizations.
• Manage discharge planning and facilitate continuity of care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses and treatment planning

Understanding of insurance authorization and utilization review processes

Strong communication skills

Proficiency with electronic medical records

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, Human Services, or related field

Master's Degree

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital in Greenville, Mississippi, is seeking a Case Management: Utilization Review and Discharge Planner. This professional will coordinate utilization review activities, manage discharge planning, and ensure patients receive the appropriate services throughout their transition back to the community.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and ideally possess experience in inpatient psychiatric care. Strong communication skills and knowledge of behavioral health processes are essential for this role.