Utilization Review Coordinator - Behavioral Health

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

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.