Signet Health
Director of Utilization Review - Midland / Odessa Texas
Signet Health, Midland, Texas, United States
Overview
Director of Utilization Review (RN) – Midland/Odessa, Texas
Signet Health is seeking an experienced Director of Utilization Review (RN) for a BRAND NEW hospital – Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center, located between Midland and Odessa, Texas.
The facility is scheduled to open Spring 2026.
The Utilization Review RN is responsible for ensuring that all behavioral health patients receive the appropriate level of care, and that all services rendered meet medical necessity, payer requirements, Texas Behavioral Health regulations, and DNV accreditation standards. The UR RN performs utilization review activities, concurrent reviews, precertifications, and discharge-related authorization functions to support timely reimbursement and high-quality patient care.
Signet Health is one of the larger behavioral health management companies in the United State with programs nation-wide.
We are staffing and managing this brand-new hospital.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package.
Responsibilities Include:
Utilization Management & Medical Necessity Conduct admission, continued-stay, and discharge reviews for all patients based on:
InterQual®, MCG, or payer-specific medical necessity criteria. CMS Conditions of Participation (where applicable). DNV NIAHO® Behavioral Health standards.
Validate appropriate level of care (inpatient, PHP, IOP, detox, residential). Identify and communicate variances to medical necessity, collaborating with providers to resolve clinical or authorization barriers. Insurance & Authorization Management Initiate pre-certifications for admissions and transfers. Perform concurrent reviews with commercial, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and managed care organizations. Submit clinical documentation within required time frames to prevent denials. Manage peer-to-peer requests and escalate cases to physician advisors as needed. Track and document authorization numbers, approved days, and review dates in EMR and UR software. Compliance & Accreditation (DNV / Texas-specific) Ensure UR processes comply with:
DNV NIAHO®/ISO 9001 requirements for utilization management. Texas Administrative Code Title 25—Behavioral Health Facility regulations. CMS, EMTALA (if applicable), and payer rules.
Participate in audits, tracer activities, and performance improvement projects. Maintain accurate and complete documentation that meets DNV documentation standards. Interdisciplinary Collaboration Work with physicians, nursing, case management, therapy, social work, and admissions to coordinate patient flow and progression of care. Attend daily treatment team meetings on assigned units. Communicate authorization status, updates, and denials to clinical teams. Denial Prevention & Management Identify potential denial risks early and intervene proactively. Assist with preparation of denial appeals, supplying clinical summaries and supporting documentation. Work with billing and revenue cycle to ensure claims accuracy and timely submission. Documentation & Data Management Enter all reviews, payer communications, and clinical updates into the EMR/UR tracking system. Maintain UR logs, KPIs, and dashboards for: o LOS monitoringo Denial rateso Approval trendso Payer mix and reimbursement o Report trends to leadership for process improvement
Requirements/Qualifications Qualifications
: Required Current
Texas RN license
(unencumbered). Minimum
2 years psychiatric/behavioral health nursing
experience. Experience with
utilization review ,
case management , or
managed care . Knowledge of InterQual®/MCG criteria. Strong understanding of behavioral health diagnoses, treatment modalities, and levels of care. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Preferred Prior UR/UM experience in a Texas behavioral health facility. Familiarity with DNV Accreditation (NIAHO®/ISO 9001). Experience with Medicaid/Medicare behavioral health authorization processes. Experience with EMRs such as Epic, Cerner, MediTech, or Sigmund. CORE COMPETENCIES Clinical assessment and critical thinking Knowledge of utilization review criteria Strong professional communication Time management and organization Understanding of behavioral health regulations Accuracy and attention to detail Collaboration and conflict resolution Ethical decision-making PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS Office-based with regular unit rounds and team meetings. Ability to type, sit, or stand for extended periods. Occasional lifting of files or equipment (Mission Statement:
PBBHC's Mission is to provide high-quality behavioral health services that are accessible to all residents of Permian Basin Region of West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico. ','directApply':true,'datePosted':'2026-01-06T05:00:00.000Z','title':'Director of Utilization Review - Midland / Odessa Texas','occupationalCategory':'Executive / Program Administration','@context':' http://schema.org ','url':' https://careers-signethealth.icims.com/jobs/5910/director-of-utilization-review---midland---odessa-texas/job'}
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Director of Utilization Review - Midland / Odessa Texas
Signet Health is seeking an experienced Director of Utilization Review (RN) for a BRAND NEW hospital – Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center, located between Midland and Odessa, Texas.
The facility is scheduled to open Spring 2026.
The Utilization Review RN is responsible for ensuring that all behavioral health patients receive the appropriate level of care, and that all services rendered meet medical necessity, payer requirements, Texas Behavioral Health regulations, and DNV accreditation standards. The UR RN performs utilization review activities, concurrent reviews, precertifications, and discharge-related authorization functions to support timely reimbursement and high-quality patient care.
Signet Health is one of the larger behavioral health management companies in the United State with programs nation-wide.
We are staffing and managing this brand-new hospital.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package.
Responsibilities Include:
Utilization Management & Medical Necessity Conduct admission, continued-stay, and discharge reviews for all patients based on:
InterQual®, MCG, or payer-specific medical necessity criteria. CMS Conditions of Participation (where applicable). DNV NIAHO® Behavioral Health standards.
Validate appropriate level of care (inpatient, PHP, IOP, detox, residential). Identify and communicate variances to medical necessity, collaborating with providers to resolve clinical or authorization barriers. Insurance & Authorization Management Initiate pre-certifications for admissions and transfers. Perform concurrent reviews with commercial, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and managed care organizations. Submit clinical documentation within required time frames to prevent denials. Manage peer-to-peer requests and escalate cases to physician advisors as needed. Track and document authorization numbers, approved days, and review dates in EMR and UR software. Compliance & Accreditation (DNV / Texas-specific) Ensure UR processes comply with:
DNV NIAHO®/ISO 9001 requirements for utilization management. Texas Administrative Code Title 25—Behavioral Health Facility regulations. CMS, EMTALA (if applicable), and payer rules.
Participate in audits, tracer activities, and performance improvement projects. Maintain accurate and complete documentation that meets DNV documentation standards. Interdisciplinary Collaboration Work with physicians, nursing, case management, therapy, social work, and admissions to coordinate patient flow and progression of care. Attend daily treatment team meetings on assigned units. Communicate authorization status, updates, and denials to clinical teams. Denial Prevention & Management Identify potential denial risks early and intervene proactively. Assist with preparation of denial appeals, supplying clinical summaries and supporting documentation. Work with billing and revenue cycle to ensure claims accuracy and timely submission. Documentation & Data Management Enter all reviews, payer communications, and clinical updates into the EMR/UR tracking system. Maintain UR logs, KPIs, and dashboards for: o LOS monitoringo Denial rateso Approval trendso Payer mix and reimbursement o Report trends to leadership for process improvement
Requirements/Qualifications Qualifications
: Required Current
Texas RN license
(unencumbered). Minimum
2 years psychiatric/behavioral health nursing
experience. Experience with
utilization review ,
case management , or
managed care . Knowledge of InterQual®/MCG criteria. Strong understanding of behavioral health diagnoses, treatment modalities, and levels of care. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Preferred Prior UR/UM experience in a Texas behavioral health facility. Familiarity with DNV Accreditation (NIAHO®/ISO 9001). Experience with Medicaid/Medicare behavioral health authorization processes. Experience with EMRs such as Epic, Cerner, MediTech, or Sigmund. CORE COMPETENCIES Clinical assessment and critical thinking Knowledge of utilization review criteria Strong professional communication Time management and organization Understanding of behavioral health regulations Accuracy and attention to detail Collaboration and conflict resolution Ethical decision-making PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS Office-based with regular unit rounds and team meetings. Ability to type, sit, or stand for extended periods. Occasional lifting of files or equipment (Mission Statement:
PBBHC's Mission is to provide high-quality behavioral health services that are accessible to all residents of Permian Basin Region of West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico. ','directApply':true,'datePosted':'2026-01-06T05:00:00.000Z','title':'Director of Utilization Review - Midland / Odessa Texas','occupationalCategory':'Executive / Program Administration','@context':' http://schema.org ','url':' https://careers-signethealth.icims.com/jobs/5910/director-of-utilization-review---midland---odessa-texas/job'}
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