Director of Utilization Review & Discharge Planning

Freedom Behavioral; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Excellent staff-to-patient ratio

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is seeking a Utilization Review Director responsible for overseeing utilization review and discharge planning processes, ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in social science or nursing and at least one year of relevant experience. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision plans, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year coordinating utilization review and discharge planning activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee utilization review and discharge planning processes.
• Collaborate with admissions, medical providers, and clinical staff.
• Review patient records to evaluate medical necessity.
• Manage precertification and continued stay authorizations.
• Act as primary point of contact for payors.
• Support discharge planning efforts.
• Maintain performance improvement initiatives.

Education

Degree in a social science or nursing education

Job description

Freedom Behavioral in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is seeking a Utilization Review Director responsible for overseeing utilization review and discharge planning processes, ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in social science or nursing and at least one year of relevant experience. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision plans, and 401(k) with company match.