Utilization & Reimbursement Manager

Acadia Healthcare; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Henderson, NV is seeking a professional to monitor service utilization and optimize reimbursement for inpatient treatment while maximizing alignment with patient provider benefits.

The role includes advising on admissions and length of stay, obtaining and continuing authorizations, ensuring regulatory compliance, reviewing denied stays, and leading the utilization department. Additional duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an LPN or RN within the state where the facility provides services; or current clinical professional license or certification as required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and guidance regarding admissions and patient length of stay to a variety of payers.
• Secure authorizations with insurance companies for inpatient treatment and continue to obtain authorizations for duration of patient stay.
• Evaluate the utilization program for compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.
• Review clinical documentation from denied stays against criteria to determine if documentation is adequate for requested treatment.
• Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Henderson, NV is seeking a professional to monitor service utilization and optimize reimbursement for inpatient treatment while maximizing alignment with patient provider benefits.

The role includes advising on admissions and length of stay, obtaining and continuing authorizations, ensuring regulatory compliance, reviewing denied stays, and leading the utilization department. Additional duties may be assigned.