Utilization Management Coordinator - Behavioral Health

Talentify; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Springwoods Behavioral Health in Fayetteville, Arkansas seeks a full-time Utilization Management Coordinator to oversee the utilization review program across the continuum of care. The role focuses on clinical, financial and utilization goals, and ensures services meet established quality standards.

The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 3-5 years inpatient psychiatric experience, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication to advocate for residents

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Nursing, Social Work/Counseling, Psychology).
• Three to five years work related experience in inpatient psychiatric setting as a treatment team member or utilization review experience.
• Strong knowledge of medical records review processes and utilization standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design, development, implementation, and monitoring of the utilization review functions.
• Achieve goals of clinical, financial and utilization as set forth in the UM plan by effective management and communication.
• Participate in program development and unit performance improvement.

Skills

Medical records review

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Advocacy for patients

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Springwoods Behavioral Health in Fayetteville, Arkansas seeks a full-time Utilization Management Coordinator to oversee the utilization review program across the continuum of care. The role focuses on clinical, financial and utilization goals, and ensures services meet established quality standards.

The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 3-5 years inpatient psychiatric experience, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication to advocate for residents