Onsite Utilization Director — Rehab & Care Coordination

Acadia Healthcare; Center Point (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Starlite Recovery Center seeks a Director of Utilization to lead the Utilization Review team at its Center Point, TX campus. The role directs day-to-day operations, oversees concurrent and retrospective reviews, and collaborates with physicians, therapists, and nursing to optimize patient-care reviews.

The position requires nursing or clinical field expertise with 6+ years in clinical settings, 4+ years in utilization management, and 3+ years in supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in nursing or clinical field.
• Master's degree in clinical field preferred.
• Six+ years clinical experience with the facility population.
• Four+ years in utilization management.
• Three+ years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage day-to-day Utilization Review operations.
• Monitor utilization of services and optimize reimbursement.
• Oversee concurrent and retrospective reviews for all patients.
• Serve as liaison with Medicaid reviewers and staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and nursing to optimize reviews.
• Coordinate with ancillary services to prevent delays.
• Evaluate UM program for regulatory compliance.
• Provide staff management including hiring and development.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Utilization management

Staff supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical excellence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nursing or clinical field

Master's Degree in clinical field (preferred)

Job description

Starlite Recovery Center seeks a Director of Utilization to lead the Utilization Review team at its Center Point, TX campus. The role directs day-to-day operations, oversees concurrent and retrospective reviews, and collaborates with physicians, therapists, and nursing to optimize patient-care reviews.

The position requires nursing or clinical field expertise with 6+ years in clinical settings, 4+ years in utilization management, and 3+ years in supervisory roles.