Director, Utilization Review Behavioral Health

Your experience matters

WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director of Utilization Review joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How youll contribute

A Director of Utilization Reviewwho excels in this role:

• Is responsible for ensuring the utilization review activities are completed accurately and timely including the precertification and recertification peer to peer process and appeals.
• Reports consistently and accurately to the CEO or delegates the authorization status of current patients and appeals
• Ensures that all UR staff members follow department and facility procedures.
• Ensures that communication with all relevant departments but especially CBO and Business Office meets staff and patient needs.
• Reports consistently and accurately to the CEO or delegate the authorization status of current patients and appeals.
• Assists with creation of treatment team agenda and participates to ensure team is aware of coverage info as well as collecting information for communication with insurance or other funding source.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What were looking for

Applicants should have a Bachelors degree (required) Masters degree preferred. Additional requirements include:

• Previous Utilization Review experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred

• Current unencumbered clinical license strongly preferred

• CPR and de-escalation training required within 30 days of hire

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application or have questions Please contact Jennifer by emailing

More about WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth

WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worthis a behavioral health hospitaloffering exceptional care to the Fort Worth TX community.

EEOC Statement

WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worthis an Equal Opportunity Employer.WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.