UR Specialist 

Full Time

M-F 8am- 4:30pm 

Highland Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Highland Hills, Ohio, to build a career that touches lives.

What you will do in this role:

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.

Reports appropriate denial, and authorization information to designated resource.

Works with DON to ensure documentation requirements are met.

Interface with managed care organizations, external reviews, and other payers.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Previous utilization review experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.Current unencumbered clinical license strongly preferred.CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) preferred.  May be required to work flexible hours and overtimeNurses are welcome to apply.