Utilization Review Assistant

Full-Time

Village Behavioral Health is a psychiatric residential treatment center that offers a full spectrum of treatment options for children and adolescents ages 10-17. A uniqueness of Village Behavioral Health is that we use nature as part of our therapeutic process. We are nestled in Louisville, TN right on the Tennessee River spread out over 65 wooded acres.

Pay Range: $15 to $20/hour depending on education level and experience

Schedule: Office hours Monday-Friday

Benefits:

Growth opportunities Competitive hourly rates Free breakfast, lunch and dinner while on shift Handle with Care Training CPR Training Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Holidays Paid Time Off 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program

Responsibilities: 

• 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.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Current certification as Registered Addiction Specialist, certified Substance Abuse Counselor or similar certification preferred. Valid driver's license required.
Must pass pre-employment drug screen, 7-year criminal background screen, fingerprint screen, MVR screen, work history and reference check.