​ Join a compassionate team where your creativity and therapeutic skills truly make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients. Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a full-time Utilization Specialist. The Utilization Specialist will act as a liasion between managed care organizations and the professional clinical staff at the hospitial. The hourly pay range for this position is $35.00 -$42.00. Bronson offers competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package and many additional perks. Three Medical Plan Levels, Dental and Vision Insurance HSA with a Company Contribution FSA Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401k with a Company Match EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Employee Discount Program Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Days, and 8 Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Access to continuing education credits at no cost to you Paid training and professional development ​ Proactively monitor utilization of services for patients to optimize reimbursement for the facility . ​

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

​ Act as liaison between managed care organizations and the facility professional clinical staff. ​ Conduct reviews , in accordance with certification requirements , of insurance plans or other managed care organizations (MCOs) and coordinate the flow of communication concerning reimbursement requirements. ​ Monitor patient length of stay and extension s and i nform clinical and medical staff on issues that may impact length of stay. ​ Gather and develop statistical and narrative information to report on utilization, non-certified days (including identified causes and appeal information), discharges and quality of services, as required by the facility leadership or corporate office. ​ Conduct quality reviews for medical necessity and services provided. ​ Facilitate peer review calls between facility and external organizations. ​ Initiate and complete the formal appeal process for denied admissions or continued stay. ​ Assist the admissions department with pre-certifications of care . ​ Provide ongoing support and training for staff on documentation or charting requirements, continued stay criteria and medical necessity updates. ​

OTHER FUNCTIONS

​ Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. ​

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

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Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. ​

Preferred Education :

Associate's, Bachelor's, or M aster's degree in S ocial W ork , B ehavioral or M ental H ealth, N ursing, or a related health field. ​

Experience:

Clinical experience is required, or two or more years' experience working with the facility's population. Previous experience in utilization management is preferred ​

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

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Preferred Licensure :

LPN, RN, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LPC-I

within the state where the facility provides services; or current clinical professional license or certification, as required, within the state where the facility provides services. ​ CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility. ​ First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements. ​ ​

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

​ ​ While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from par ticular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. BBHH