Utilization Review Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Utilization Review Coordinator PRN/Per Diem Weekend Shifts Via Linda Behavioral Hospital is a behavioral health provider serving Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area.
• We opened in February 2022 and now offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services.
• Our modern 120-bed facility offers specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults, and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions.
• Visit Via Linda virtually and much more online at: Via Linda Behavioral Health Position Description: The Utilization Management Coordinator reports to the Utilization Management Director.
• UM Coordinators provide an ongoing, systematic process for the assessment of the necessity and efficiency of the use of Via Linda Behavioral Hospital services.
• Interface with managed care organizations, external reviewers, and other payors for initial reviews, continued stay reviews and discharge planning.
• Assists in the promotion and maintenance of high-quality patient care through the review and evaluation of clinical practices.
• This is an in-office position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Human Development, Nursing, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Must be a Registered Nurse or licensed as an LMSW, LCSW, LPC, MFT or similar AZ Board of Behavioral Health licensure required. 3+ years' experience in a behavioral health or medical inpatient facility serving patients, and special knowledge of the UM department. Must have or be able to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. UHS is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skill-set and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: or 1-800-852-3449.