Job description
Come join our team as a Utilization Review Specialist at River Place Behavioral Health! If you are passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth, this position is right for you!
River Place Behavioral Health Hospital, a service of Ochsner Health System, is an 82 bed state of the art hospital located in Laplace, Louisiana.
As a Utilization Review Specialist at River Place you will participate in the development and implementation of patients' treatment plan by:
- Providing consultation and guidance regarding admissions and patient length of stay to a variety of payers.
- Securing authorizations with insurance companies for inpatient treatment and continue to obtain authorizations through ongoing clinical reviews until patient discharges from treatment.
- Evaluating the utilization operation for compliance with mandatory policies and procedures.
- Reviewing clinical documentation from denied stays against criteria to determine if documentation is adequate for requested treatment.
- Maintaining efficient, positive customer service attitude towards patients, their families and co-workers while being responsive to customer needs.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate's degree in nursing (LPN or RN) required. Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social work, behavioral or mental health, nursing or other related health field preferred.
- Two or more years' experience with the population of the facility and previous experience in utilization management preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Current licensure as an LPN or RN with the state of LA; or current clinical professional license or certification, as required.
Education
Required- Bachelors or better
- Masters or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Lic Prof Counselor
- Reg Nurse
- Lic Master's Social Wkr
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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