Colorado Licensed Utilization Review Coordinator

Supporting utilization review functions, the full-time salaried Colorado Licensed Utilization Review Coordinator will obtain and track authorizations, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure timely communication with payors and clinical staff in a fully remote environment. Key responsibilities Submit initial and continued stay authorization requests to insurance payors Track authorization approvals, denials, and expiration dates while maintaining accurate documentation Communicate authorization status to clinical and administrative staff and assist with peer-to-peer reviews Required qualifications Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred Professional clinical or nursing license strongly preferred (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPN, RN) Experience in utilization review, care coordination, or healthcare administration preferred Behavioral health experience strongly preferred Knowledge of insurance authorization processes and medical necessity criteria a plus