The specialist facilitates clinical reviews for patient admissions and continued stays to determine the legitimacy of treatment and length of stay. They advocate for patients with psychiatric or substance abuse disorders to secure necessary coverage from managed care organizations.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's degree and a current clinical license strongly preferred. Previous utilization review experience in a psychiatric facility and CPR/CPI certifications are also desired.
Your experience matters Beckett Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast.
We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a Housekeeper joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®.
Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute Utilization Review Specialist facilitates clinical reviews on all patient admissions and continued stays.
UR analyzes patient records to determine legitimacy of admission, treatment, and length of stay and interfaces with managed care organizations, external reviewers and other payers.
UR advocates on behalf of patients with substance abuse, dual diagnosis, psychiatric or emotional disorders to managed care providers for necessary treatment.
UR contacts external case managers/managed care organizations for certification of insurance benefits throughout the patient’s stay and assists the treatment team in understanding the insurance company’s requirements for continued stay and discharge planning.
Displays knowledge of clinical criteria, managed care requirements for inpatient and outpatient authorization and advocates on behalf of the patient to secure coverage for needed services Completes pre and re-certifications for inpatient and outpatient services.
Reports appropriate denial, and authorization information to designated resource.
Actively communicates with interdisciplinary team to acquire pertinent information and give updates on authorizations.
Participate in treatment teams to ensure staff have knowledge of coverage and to collect information for communication with agencies.
Works with DON to ensure documentation requirements are met.
Ensure appeals are completed thoroughly and on a timely basis.
Interface with managed care organizations, external reviews, and other payers.
Communicate with physicians to schedule peer to peer reviews.
Accurately report denials.
Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care.
In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Professional Development
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Tuition Assistance
Discount Programs
Company Match
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Paid Family Leave
Loan Assistance
Virtual Care Appointments
Mental Health Services
401(k) Retirement Package
Mental Wellness Programs
Physical Wellness Programs
Financial Wellness Programs
Free Gym Memberships
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
Previous utilization review experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.
License
Current unencumbered clinical license strongly preferred.
Additional
Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) preferred. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime More about Beckett Springs Beckett Springs is a 96 bed facility, with 2 Outpatient site locations. behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the West Chester community for over 10 years. We are proud to be Accredited by The Joint Commission and be recognized for the Psych Armor Certification. EEOC Statement “Beckett Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Beckett Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
