Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Utilization Review Specialist I
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74145
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Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well‑being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously – because we care!
Utilization Review Specialist – Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health Job Type: Full‑time (Non‑Exempt). Hourly Rate: $17.44. Primary Working Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Application Period: 01/09/2026 – 01/26/2026. Vacancies: 1.
Responsibilities
Review clinical documentation to screen for appropriateness of admission, continued stay criteria, and special studies regarding the delivery of care, treatment, and services.
Coordinate authorization and re‑certification of services by external entities reimbursing the facility for care provided.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or four years of technical clerical, administrative, secretarial, or general office work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preference for candidates with experience in social work, psychology, or a psychiatric setting.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and have a valid driver’s license.
Benefits
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
11 paid holidays.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
Longevity Bonus for years of service.
Student Loan repayment options.
Training opportunities for CEU requirements.
About Our Agency The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centered care. TCBH provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for individuals and the community. The facility serves adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co‑occurring substance use disorders, and who are medically stable.
TCBH is being replaced by a new facility, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC), located in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa. The modern psychiatric hospital will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction of the OPCC is currently in progress.
THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE OF 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well‑being of all Oklahomans. We take that very seriously – because we care!
Utilization Review Specialist – Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health Job Type: Full‑time (Non‑Exempt). Hourly Rate: $17.44. Primary Working Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Application Period: 01/09/2026 – 01/26/2026. Vacancies: 1.
Responsibilities
Review clinical documentation to screen for appropriateness of admission, continued stay criteria, and special studies regarding the delivery of care, treatment, and services.
Coordinate authorization and re‑certification of services by external entities reimbursing the facility for care provided.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or four years of technical clerical, administrative, secretarial, or general office work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preference for candidates with experience in social work, psychology, or a psychiatric setting.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and have a valid driver’s license.
Benefits
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre‑existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs.
11 paid holidays.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
Longevity Bonus for years of service.
Student Loan repayment options.
Training opportunities for CEU requirements.
About Our Agency The Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health (TCBH) is a psychiatric hospital accredited by The Joint Commission, dedicated to delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centered care. TCBH provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and enhances quality of life for individuals and the community. The facility serves adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing a mental health crisis, with or without co‑occurring substance use disorders, and who are medically stable.
TCBH is being replaced by a new facility, the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center (OPCC), located in the OSU Academic Medical District in downtown Tulsa. The modern psychiatric hospital will feature 106 inpatient beds, an expanded residency program, and an enhanced range of behavioral health services. Construction of the OPCC is currently in progress.
THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE OF 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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