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Utilization Assistant

Acadia·Magee, Mississippi

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

Provide administrative support to the Utilization department by performing pre-certifications and negotiating continued stays with third-party payers. Coordinate discharge planning with clinical teams and maintain the CRM database with patient information.

​purpose statement

​Provide administrative support to the Utilization department.

Essential functions

  • ​Perform pre-certification and negotiate continued stay with third party payers. ​Gather data to support case management activities, including presentation of gathered data and case notes. ​Coordinate discharge planning with clinical team, maintain CRM database with discharge information and follow up. ​Present case information and the needs of third-party payers to (?). ​Assist in admissions review, concurrent reviews and discharge planning. ​Assist physician in peer review by serving as information resource, gather data to support review and schedule peer review. ​Informs management about the status of current patients; documents utilization activities as instructed. Participates in performance improvement activities. ​OTHER
  • FUNCTIONS: ​Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

​education/Experience/Skill requirements

​High school diploma or equivalent required. ​LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: ​Current certification as Registered Addiction Specialist, certified Substance Use Counselor or similar certification preferred. ​ ​While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Magee, Mississippi
Posted
Jul 23, 2026
Application
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Acadia

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country. Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence...

Salary listed on 134 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Utilization roles in Mississippi are selective

Utilization Assistant openings in Mississippi often reflect steady demand in behavioral health and other care settings, but employers can be selective because the work supports authorization, documentation, and care coordination. Candidates are more competitive with a high school diploma, familiarity with utilization processes, and preferred credentials such as Registered Addiction Specialist or Substance Use Counselor certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare postings, then tailor your application to any experience with records, patient communication, or prior authorization support.

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