Utilization Review Coordinator - Temporary (license preferred)

Ur Care Coordinator

Glen Oaks Hospital is a 54-bed private mental health hospital in a relaxed setting in Greenville, Texas. Our comfortable, homelike atmosphere is conducive to healing for the adults and seniors we treat. Our greatest asset is the staff, comprised of psychiatrists, professional nurses, social workers and therapists. These individuals work as a team to uphold Glen Oaks Hospital's reputation for excellence in helping patients resolve mental health and addiction problems. For over 30 years, Glen Oaks Hospital has been a leader in the field of mental health and chemical dependency care, and our staff is dedicated to researching the latest treatment approaches and applying this to our overall treatment philosophy.

The UR Coordinator contacts external case managers/managed care organizations for certification and recertification of insurance benefits throughout the patient's stay, and will assist the treatment team in understanding the insurance company's requirements for continued stay and discharge planning. The UR Coordinator is responsible for having a thorough understanding of the patient's treatment through communication with the treatment team. The UR Coordinator advocates for the patient's access to services during treatment team meetings and through individual physician contact. The UR Coordinator attends treatment team meetings and continued stay reviews as indicated.

Qualifications:

• Education: A degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health, nursing, or related degree, preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years' experience preferred in a healthcare setting or managed care company, with experience in patient assessment, treatment planning, utilization management, and/or case management.
• Licensure: R.N. LVN, L.M.S.W., LPC, or other healthcare-related licensure, preferred.
• Additional Requirements: CPR certification, Handle with Care and Verbal De-Escalation training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Benefits include: Challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement:

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