Inpatient Utilization Management Specialist - Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Springwoods Behavioral Health in Fayetteville, AR, seeks a full-time Utilization Review Coordinator to coordinate UM functions across the continuum of care. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with quality standards and optimizing patient care resources within a behavioral health setting.

You will work with clinical and administrative teams to monitor utilization, improve processes, and support case management while upholding patient-centered care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years work experience in inpatient psychiatric setting as a treatment team member or utilization review
• Strong knowledge of medical records review processes and utilization standards.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and county regulations pertaining to patient care.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex information.
• Effective communication skills for advocating on behalf of residents and collaborating with medical providers.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach when dealing with patients and their treatment needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design, development, implementation, and monitoring of Springwoods Behavioral Health’s utilization review functions.
• Achieve goals of clinical, financial and utilization as set forth in the UM plan through effective management and communication.
• Serve as the internal resource on issues related to resource utilization and coordination of care across the continuum.
• Carry out assignments to ensure success in financial management, quality and operational objectives.
• Participate in program development and unit performance improvement.
• Demonstrate Springwoods Behavioral Health’s core values and mission in daily work.

Skills

Medical records review

Utilization standards

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Compassionate approach

Advocacy for residents

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Springwoods Behavioral Health in Fayetteville, AR, seeks a full-time Utilization Review Coordinator to coordinate UM functions across the continuum of care. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with quality standards and optimizing patient care resources within a behavioral health setting.

You will work with clinical and administrative teams to monitor utilization, improve processes, and support case management while upholding patient-centered care and regulatory compliance.