Director of Utilization
acadiahealthcare
Director of Utilization
About this role
Overview
Seven Hills is a behavioral health hospital serving juveniles, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. Seven Hills Behavioral Health is located in beautiful, Las Vegas, Nevada. We are seeking a Director of Utilization. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about helping others, while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Direct and manage the day-to-day operations of the Utilization Review department.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Monitor utilization of services and optimize reimbursement for the facility while maximizing use of the patient’s provider benefits for their needs.
- Conducts and oversees concurrent and retrospective reviews for all patients.
- Act as a liaison between Medicaid reviewers and the staff completing required paperwork to facilitate the Utilization Review process.
- Collaborates with physicians, therapist and nursing staff to provide optimal review based on patient needs.
- Collaborates with ancillary services in order to prevent delays in services.
- Evaluates the UM program for compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.
- May review charts and make necessary recommendations to the physicians, regarding utilization review and specific managed care issues.
- Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing or other clinical field required. Master's Degree in clinical field preferred.
- Six or more year's clinical experience with the population of the facility preferred.
- Four or more years’ experience in utilization management required.
- Three or more years of supervisory experience required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- If applicable, current licensure as an LPN or RN within the state where the facility provides services; or current clinical professional license or certification, as required, within the state where the facility provides services.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Director of Utilization
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