Director, Utilization Review

Your experience matters

Beckett Springs 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 Housekeeperjoining 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

The responsibility of the Utilization Review Director is to ensure the utilization review activities are completed accurately and timely. This includes the precertification and recertification peer to peer process and appeals. The UR Director will report consistently and accurately to the CEO or delegate the authorization status of current patients and appeals. The Director will ensure that all UR staff members follow department and facility procedures. The Director will further ensure that communication with all relevant departments but especially CBO and Business Office meets staff and patient needs. The UR Director will report consistently and accurately to the CEO or delegate the authorization status of current patients and appeals.

- Oversees the UR department ensuring staff has completed all assignments and monitors performance.
- Ensures all pre-certifications are completed for inpatient and outpatient services.
- Ensures all re-certifications are completed for inpatient and outpatient services and reports status to the CEO or delegate.
- 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
- Be available to educate staff members from other relevant departments on documentation requirements / medical criteria and does so in a professional organized and understandable manner.
- Works with DON to ensure documentation requirements are met.
- Ensure appeals are completed thoroughly and on a timely basis.
- Interface with managed care organizations external reviews and other payers.
- Participates in Administrator on Call rotation
- Communicate with physicians to schedule peer to peer reviews.
- Accurately report denials.
- Is available to proctor staff members at other Springstone facilities on relevant policies and procedures.

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 withmedical plans starting at just $10 per pay period tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.

• 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
Education: Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred.
Experience: Previous utilization review experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.
License: Current unencumbered clinical license strongly preferred.
Additional Requirements: CPI and CPR preferred within 30 days of hire. May be required to work flexible hours.

More about Beckett Springs

Beckett Springs is a 48-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the West Chester community for over 10 years. We are proud to be Accredited by The Joint Commission and be recognized for the Psych Armor Certification.

EEOC Statement

Beckett Springsis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Beckett Springsis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.