Utilization Management Coordinator

Utilization Management Coordinator – Full‑time Opportunity West Oaks Hospital is a 176‑bed acute care facility with a 16‑bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency. We provide behavioral health programs for children, adolescents, and adults at inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels. Our facility is open 24/7 to assist patients and families with treatment options and insurance coverage. Job Duties / Responsibilities Monitors cases for medical necessity, appropriate duration of service, and over or under utilization of resources. Completes admission and continued stay reviews with managed care companies and obtains certification. Identifies documentation defects. Participates in efforts to recover denials. Collaborates with medical staff, administration, and treatment team. Benefits Highlights Student Loan Forgiveness Program Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation & generous paid time off Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries Pet insurance Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing or related field, or Associate Degree in Nursing. Preferred: Master’s degree in human‑related field. Licensure and certification: CPR and hospital de‑escalation certifications. Preferred: TX LVN, RN or LCDC license. Experience: Minimum one year of case management experience and one year inpatient psychiatric experience. Preferred: Five years of clinical or case management experience. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr