Clinical UR Specialist: Care Authorization & Coordination

Avenues Recovery Center; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring a Utilization Review Specialist for our corporate office in New Jersey. The role focuses on timely authorizations, clinical documentation integrity, and coordination of continued stays across facilities.

You will collaborate with clinical and billing teams, maintain compliant UR records, and help optimize UR workflows. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential in this fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication (written and verbal).
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation are essential.
• Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or treatment settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate UR authorizations and manage client caseloads across facilities.
• Collaborate with billing and clinical teams to resolve authorization issues.
• Maintain compliant electronic UR records and documentation workflows.
• Support standardization of UR templates and workflows across sites.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Case management

Judgment & critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Nursing background or healthcare knowledge preferred

Job description

Avenues Recovery Center is hiring a Utilization Review Specialist for our corporate office in New Jersey. The role focuses on timely authorizations, clinical documentation integrity, and coordination of continued stays across facilities.

You will collaborate with clinical and billing teams, maintain compliant UR records, and help optimize UR workflows. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential in this fast-paced healthcare environment.