UM COORDINATOR (FT)

Universal Health Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Orlando, FL seeks an Utilization Review Coordinator to perform admission and concurrent review, ensuring high-quality patient care while maintaining cost effectiveness. The role collaborates with physicians and social services, and includes Medicare B-Tag audits.

The position requires assessing psychosocial aspects of admissions, coordinating with families, and contributing to treatment planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in psychology, mental health counseling, social work, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• 3–5 years' chart analysis and utilization review experience in psychiatry and chemical dependency.
• Florida license (RN, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Psychosocial assessment of newly admitted patients.
• Developing an update or detailed re-assessment of the patient.
• High-social risk case finding.
• Contact with family and others significant in the patient's life.
• Patient and family education.
• Support and advocacy.
• Coordination with community-based social and mental health agencies regarding pre-admission status.
• Member of the treatment team in developing treatment planning and subsequent planned interventions.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional stability

Education

Master's degree in psychology/mental health/social work

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is a 174-bed, private psychiatric center located in Orlando, FL. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. Central Florida Behavioral Hospital offers a full continuum of care including inpatient treatment services for children, adolescents and adults; and partial hospitalization, intensive out-patient and ECT services for adults. Our treatment philosophy is based on a team approach that treats patients with dignity and respect, while delivering high-quality care.

Website: www.centralfloridabehavioral.com

Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: M-F 8 AM - 5 PM

Position Summary

The Utilization Review Coordinator performs admission and concurrent review of patients. Assures optimum quality of patient care in the most cost-effective manner. Works closely with the Physicians and the Social Services department to ensure quality of documentation of patient care. Completes Medicare B-Tag audits.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Psychosocial assessment of newly admitted patients
• Developing an update or detailed re-assessment of the patient
• High-social risk case finding
• Contact with family and others significant in the patient's life
• Patient and family education
• Support and advocacy
• Coordination/liaison with community-based social and mental health agency(ies) regarding the pre-admission status of the patient
• Member of the treatment team in development of treatment planning and subsequent planned interventions.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

About Universal Health Services

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

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work or other related field. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in chart analysis and utilization review in the psychiatric and chemical dependency filed preferred.
• Valid FL license, e.g., RN, LSCW, LMHC or LMFT preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills required to communicate in a clear and concise manner with patients, physicians, staff and administration.
• Stable emotional makeup required to work in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.

EEO Statement

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

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