UR COORDINATOR

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Shreveport (LA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana is seeking a dynamic Utilization Review Coordinator to join our team of professionals dedicated to improving mental health outcomes. You will monitor utilization of services and help optimize reimbursement for the facility.

The role involves reviewing patient records, coordinating with treatment teams, and staying current with managed care policies to support safe, effective care.

Qualifications

Mental health experience preferred
BS or BA preferred
Schedule determined by the Director of Utilization Review according to the needs of the facility

Responsibilities

Conducts initial reviews, monitors for appropriateness & need for referral to Business Office and/ or physician.
Conducts concurrent and extended stay reviews ; is pro-active and independent in gathering information for reviews from the patient record; takes the initiative to seek information from the treatment team
Actively interprets managed care, Medicare, Medicaid polices and services as a resource for the treatment team

Skills

Mental Health

Utilization Review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Brentwood Hospital is looking for a dynamic Utilization Review Coordinator to join our team of professionals who are dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals and families for the achievement of improving their mental health. Help, by providing a safe, nurturing environment while they are with us. Hope, by providing options for continued improvement when they leave this environment.

The Utilization Review Coordinator proactively monitors utilization of continuum services and optimize reimbursement for the facility.

Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career. Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brentwood has served Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas for more than 45 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our patients in a safe and nurturing environment.

Much more online at: https://brentwoodbehavioral.com/

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Conducts initial reviews, monitors for appropriateness & need for referral to Business Office and/ or physician.
Conducts concurrent and extended stay reviews ; is pro-active and independent in gathering information for reviews from the patient record; takes the initiative to seek information from the treatment team
Actively interprets managed care, Medicare, Medicaid polices and services as a resource for the treatment team

We offer comprehensive benefits for the Utilization Review Coordinator position, such as:

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

EDUCATION: BS or BA preferred
EXPERIENCE: Mental Health experience preferred
SCHEDULE: Determined by the Director of Utilization Review according to the needs of the facility

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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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

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