What are the responsibilities and job description for the D107 - C&A MH Crisis - Utilization Management Coordinator position at River Edge Behavioral Health?
The Utilization Management Specialist monitors appropriate utilization of services throughout the course of treatment for clients admitted to the inpatient and outpatient program and coordinates authorization with third-party payers. The UM Specialist reviews cases for appropriateness of admission, continues stay, and discharge planning while assisting in the promotions and maintenance of high-quality patient care.
This position ensures that the clients have the appropriate level of care, client status, authorizations status, plan of care and meet medical necessity for the behavioral health services. This role ensures that a patient’s payor has the clinical information with which to authorize the behavioral health and continued stay services to include covered days and associated services.
You will…
Create Connects batch files
Retrieve and process response files from Beacon’s SFTP site
Work Connects documents in rejected, denied, hold, no CID, multi-final payer and status appropriately
Review discharge connects and flip to UM complete
Manage and process BHL CSU authorizations and update Carelogic
Review and process AC file for BHL CSU authorization
Complete State Discharge process for Fulton locations
Create PTRF referral via Beacon authorization request
Review and process Connects documents in UM review
Run Service delivery, service history, service history (staff credential), ADA group and failed claims reports
Manage Carelogic client discharge process
Review each client record discharge request and create discharge connects, discharge summary
Knowledge of the psychiatric and accreditation process by a community based behavioral health accreditation organization such as CARF
Must have…
High School Diploma (Bachelors in helping profession such as social work, community counseling, counseling psychology, or criminology preferred)
1-3 years of utilization management experience
Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure
Must effectively manage time
1-3 years of Utilization Management experience
Additional Information:
The Application Process
All qualified applicants will be considered.
This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.
Diversity and Inclusion
River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.
Drug-Free Workplace
River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.