Utilization Reviewer – Behavioral Health Specialist

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx plan

Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match and stock</n

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. operates Brynn Marr Hospital in Jacksonville, NC, seeking a meticulous Utilization Reviewer.

The role focuses on evaluating records to confirm severity and care level, while liaising with insurers and healthcare teams to advocate for appropriate stay length and resource use. The position supports the hospital's commitment to evidence-based psychiatric care for adults, adolescents, and children, with a standard day shift from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; bachelor's preferred in related field.
• Two years of utilization reviewer experience preferred.
• Sedentary work with light physical demands.
• Knowledge of psychiatric clinical diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient records to determine severity and appropriateness of level of care.
• Act as liaison for patients and hospital with insurance companies.
• Negotiate and advocate for patient length of stay and level of care.
• Document indicators and communicate professionally.

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Universal Health Services, Inc. operates Brynn Marr Hospital in Jacksonville, NC, seeking a meticulous Utilization Reviewer.

The role focuses on evaluating records to confirm severity and care level, while liaising with insurers and healthcare teams to advocate for appropriate stay length and resource use. The position supports the hospital's commitment to evidence-based psychiatric care for adults, adolescents, and children, with a standard day shift from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through