Utilization Management Coordinator

Responsibilities Centennial Peaks Hospital has been providing psychiatric services to the Denver-metro area for more than 30 years.

Located in beautiful Louisville, CO, our -bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness including chemical dependency.

Centennial Peaks offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities.

Our dynamic leadership team includes a seasoned nursing department. Our hospital is fortunate to provide Electroconvulsive Therapy, Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs in addition to inpatient services.

centennialpeaks.com Centennial Peaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Utilization Management Coordinator join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals.

The UM coordinator evaluates patient medical records to determine severity of patient’s illness and the appropriateness of level of care.

The UM coordinator serves as liaison for patients and the facility with insurance companies, negotiates and advocates for patient length of stay and level of care.

They will also coordinate utilization review activities with other departments to ensure authorization from insurance is received for services provided by the facility.

Ideally candidate would be available 8a-4p Monday’s and Tuesday’s with availability on other days as needed. Possible opportunity to move into full-time position.

Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Company-wide Discount Program Pet Insurance On-site cafeteria Hot meals for purchase at discounted prices Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website : UHS Benefits Service Center (ehr.

com) If you need assistance or would like to reach someone in the Human Resources department at Centennial Peaks please email : .

For full consideration, please apply directly to our website : Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune;

and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.

S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Requirements : The ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment is critical.

Comfortable with basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Bachelors Degree in Social Science required.

Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or Human Services field preferred. RN, LCSW, LPC, LMFT preferred Strong analytical, organizational, verbal and written skills required.

Prior experience and knowledge of psychiatric care, utilization review, insurance reimbursement procedures, and the DSM-IV.

Experience with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting. Prefer knowledge of crisis intervention and risk assessment, psychiatric diagnoses symptomology, basic chemical dependency, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavior management