Utilization Review Manager

Summit BHC

Eolia, Missouri, US
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; c...
Supervise utilization review staff
Conduct concurrent and retrospective reviews
Manage insurance appeals and denials
The Utilization Review Manager leads the department to ensure clinical appropriateness of admissions, continued stays, and discharge planning according to approved criteria

Job Summary

  • The Utilization Review Manager leads the department to ensure clinical appropriateness of admissions, continued stays, and discharge planning according to approved criteria.
  • This role requires managing a team to handle insurance verifications, resolve payment issues, and coordinate appeals for denied claims effectively.
  • Candidates must have at least two years of clinical experience in substance abuse and two years in medical or psychiatric utilization management.

Matching Summary

The Utilization Review Manager leads the department to ensure clinical appropriateness of admissions, continued stays, and discharge planning according to approved criteria.

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Comprehensive benefit plan offered

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supervise utilization review staff
  • Conduct concurrent and retrospective reviews
  • Manage insurance appeals and denials
  • Verify client admission criteria compliance
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in substance abuse settings
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills
  • Effective communication with managed care
  • Optimizing reimbursement strategies

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma required; Bachelor's preferred
  • Current LPN, RN, or clinical license required
  • Two years clinical experience in substance abuse
  • Two years medical/psychiatric utilization management experience
  • One year supervisory experience in clinical setting
  • CPR and de-escalation certification required

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