Lifepoint Health®
Utilization Review Specialist - Behavioral Health
Lifepoint Health®, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Join to apply for the
Utilization Review Specialist - Behavioral Health
role at
Lifepoint Health®
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Your Experience Matters
Mesa Springs is part of Lifepoint 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 Utilization Review Specialist joining our team, you're 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.
Schedule Full-Time Days
How You'll Contribute
Displays knowledge of clinical criteria, managed care requirements for inpatient and outpatient authorization and advocates on behalf of the patient to secure coverage for needed services.
Completes pre- and re-certifications for inpatient and outpatient services. Reports appropriate denial, and authorization information to designated resource.
Actively communicates with interdisciplinary team to acquire pertinent information and give updates on authorizations.
Participates in treatment teams to ensure staff have knowledge of coverage and to collect information for communication with agencies.
Works with DON to ensure documentation requirements are met.
Ensures appeals are completed thoroughly and on a timely basis.
Interfaces with managed care organizations, external reviews, and other payers.
Communicates with physicians to schedule peer-to-peer reviews.
Accurately reports denials.
Why Join Us We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-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 We're Looking For Applicants should have a Master's degree in social work or counseling OR Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Current unencumbered clinical license (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, RN)
Previous utilization review experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred
CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days
More About Mesa Springs Mesa Springs is a Behavioral Health hospital, offering exceptional care to the Fort Worth, Texas community.
EEOC Statement "Mesa Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mesa Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lifepoint Health® by 2x
Get notified about new Behavioral Health Specialist jobs in
Fort Worth, TX .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Utilization Review Specialist - Behavioral Health
role at
Lifepoint Health®
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Your Experience Matters
Mesa Springs is part of Lifepoint 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 Utilization Review Specialist joining our team, you're 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.
Schedule Full-Time Days
How You'll Contribute
Displays knowledge of clinical criteria, managed care requirements for inpatient and outpatient authorization and advocates on behalf of the patient to secure coverage for needed services.
Completes pre- and re-certifications for inpatient and outpatient services. Reports appropriate denial, and authorization information to designated resource.
Actively communicates with interdisciplinary team to acquire pertinent information and give updates on authorizations.
Participates in treatment teams to ensure staff have knowledge of coverage and to collect information for communication with agencies.
Works with DON to ensure documentation requirements are met.
Ensures appeals are completed thoroughly and on a timely basis.
Interfaces with managed care organizations, external reviews, and other payers.
Communicates with physicians to schedule peer-to-peer reviews.
Accurately reports denials.
Why Join Us We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-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 We're Looking For Applicants should have a Master's degree in social work or counseling OR Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Current unencumbered clinical license (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, RN)
Previous utilization review experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred
CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days
More About Mesa Springs Mesa Springs is a Behavioral Health hospital, offering exceptional care to the Fort Worth, Texas community.
EEOC Statement "Mesa Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mesa Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lifepoint Health® by 2x
Get notified about new Behavioral Health Specialist jobs in
Fort Worth, TX .
#J-18808-Ljbffr