Banyan Treatment Centers·Pompano Beach, Florida
Manage a caseload of 50–75 patients by conducting admission and continuing-stay reviews to ensure medical necessity and compliance. Coordinate authorizations with managed care organizations and collaborate with clinical and billing teams to support patient treatment and reimbursement.
Utilization Review Specialist | Remote | Full-Time $50,000 – $65,000 Annually | Weekdays (Weekend Availability as Needed)
Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking an experienced and detail-driven Utilization Review Specialist to join our corporate team. In this remote role, you'll manage a caseload of 50–75 patients, conducting admission and continuing-stay reviews, coordinating authorizations, and serving as a key liaison between Banyan's clinical operations and the managed care organizations that fund patient treatment. Your work directly protects patient access to care and keeps the business running.
This is a high-volume, relationship-driven role for someone who thrives on precision, knows how to navigate managed care, and understands the stakes on both sides of the authorization process.
Banyan Treatment Centers [https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ebanyantreatmentcenter%2Ecom%2F&urlhash=aoKC&isSdui=true] is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG [https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Etpg%2Ecom%2F&urlhash=MESA&isSdui=true], one of the nation’s largest private equity investors, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.
Mission-driven work with real business impact — your authorizations directly determine whether patients stay in treatment. Few roles sit closer to the intersection of clinical care and organizational sustainability.
Nationally recognized organization — Joint Commission–accredited, with 18 locations and telehealth services nationwide, and the infrastructure to support your work at scale.
Remote flexibility — work from anywhere while collaborating with clinical, billing, and operations teams across the country.
Collaborative environment — partner closely with clinical, operational, and billing teams to resolve outstanding case issues, support discharge planning, and ensure timely reimbursement.
Room to grow — join a rapidly expanding organization where UR professionals have visibility across the enterprise and opportunities to advance.
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; whole and term life insurance; short- and long-term disability; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; wellness incentives; and employee assistance and referral programs.
If you're experienced in utilization review, thrive in a fast-paced and high-volume environment, and want your work to matter beyond the spreadsheet, we'd like to meet you. Apply today to join the Banyan Treatment Centers corporate team.
Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of utilization review experience in a psychiatric or chemical dependency setting. Strong organizational and documentation skills are essential, with a preference for candidates holding a graduate degree or clinical licensure.
Market context
In Florida, Utilization Review Specialist roles are commonly tied to behavioral health, substance use treatment, and broader healthcare settings, where employers look for candidates who can manage authorization and review workflows accurately. These jobs are competitive because they often prefer healthcare-related degrees and prior utilization review experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you quickly compare openings without reading every original posting. Before applying, match your experience to review, authorization, and documentation duties in your resume.
