Utilization Review Specialist I

Socket.dev; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state paid benefit allowance

Health insurance plans with no pre‑exs

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

11 paid holidays

15 days vacation and 15 days sick per

Retirement Savings Plan with match

Longevity Bonus

Student Loan repayment options

CEU training opportunities

Job summary

Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health is seeking a Utilization Review Specialist I to assess clinical documentation for admission and continued stay suitability, and to coordinate authorizations with external entities reimbursing care provided. The role supports efficient, compliant delivery of behavioral health services in a full-time capacity.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or four years of related clerical/office experience; preference for those with social work, psychology,

Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree or four years of technical clerical, administrative, secretarial, or general office work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in social work, psychology, or a psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation to screen for appropriateness of admission, continued stay criteria and special studies regarding delivery of care, treatment and services.
• Coordinate the authorization and re-certification of services by external entities reimbursing the facility for care provided.

Skills

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Education

Bachelor's degree or four years of technical clerical, administrative, or general office work

Job description

Utilization Review Specialist I

Join a team that CARES!

Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well‑being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously – because we care!

About the Position:

Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health is recruiting a Utilization Review Specialist. This position would,under general direction, review clinical documentation to screen for appropriateness of admission, continued stay criteria and special studies regarding delivery of care, treatment and services. Coordinate the authorization and re-certification of services by external entities reimbursing the facility for care provided.

Job Type/Salary:

• Open/Close dates: 8/7/2026 – until filled
• Full-time
• Hourly rate: $17.44
• Primary Working Hours are 8:00am-4:30pm
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Primary Work Location/Department: Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health–Utilization Review Dept
• Vacancies: 1

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree or four years of technical clerical, administrative, secretarial, or general office work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in social work, psychology, or a psychiatric setting.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.

Great Reasons to Work with Us:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Student Loan repayment options
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us:

The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centered care. TCBH provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for individuals and the community. The facility serves adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co‑occurring substance use disorders, and who are medically stable.

In response to the increasing need for mental health services in our community, TCBH is being replaced by a new facility, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC). Situated in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa, this modern psychiatric hospital will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction of the OPCC is currently in progress.

THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE OF 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.