Lead Utilization Management Coordinator

Universal Health Services; Hanover Township (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Lead Utilization Management Coordinator for its Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System in Illinois. This full-time role supports daily utilization review operations, ensuring timely documentation and regulatory compliance while coordinating with clinical teams and leadership to promote patient satisfaction and appropriate reimbursement.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in a related mental health field and 3–5 years in inpatient psychiatric

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related mental health field is required.
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting as a treatment team member, or 2-4 years of experience in utilization management for mental health and substance abuse behavioral health disorders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Utilization Management Coordinator responsible for daily utilization review operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and leadership to promote patient satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement.
• Serve as a resource for staff to implement best practices and maintain workflow efficiency within the department.

Skills

Utilization management experience

Education

Master's Degree in related mental health field

RN license to practice

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead Utilization Management Coordinator

Full-Time

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

The Utilization Management Lead supports the daily operations of utilization review activities, ensuring timely and accurate documentation, adherence to regulatory requirements, and effective communication with payers. This role collaborates closely with clinical teams and leadership to promote patient satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement. The Lead serves as a resource for staff, helping to implement best practices and maintain workflow efficiency within the department.

Benefits include

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) is a 178-bed acute care facility located in Streamwood, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 1991. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, adults, and their families.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: A Master's Degree in a related mental health field is required. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting as a treatment team member, or 2-4 years of experience in utilization management for both mental health and substance abuse behavioral health disorders is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current RN license to practice by the Illinois State Board of Nursing is required.

Social Work, Marriage and Family, Mental Health Counseling (i.e. LPC, LMHC, LCSW, LCPC, LPCC) preferred.

Primary Source Verification shall be required through Illinois Department of Professional Regulations.

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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