Utilization Management Coordinators at Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center

Immediate Openings for Utilization Management Coordinators ($26-$40/hr) in Fort Lauderdale!

The main duties of the UM Coordinator are: to coordinate and monitor appropriate utilization and documentation of services throughout the course of treatment for patients admitted to the inpatient and outpatient programs and coordinate authorization with third-party payors. UM Coordinators also review cases for appropriateness of admission, continued stay, and discharge planning. They assist in the promotion and maintenance of high-quality patient care through the analysis, review, and evaluation of clinical practices within the Behavioral Health Center. Other duties include; recommending plans of corrective action and monitoring the impact of the action taken; maintaining a communication system based on documentation and verbal exchange regarding treatment; and communicating with internal and external entities to facilitate acquisition of resources.

Qualifications: 

Education/Training:

•  Bachelor’s required, Master's Degree preferred, or RN Licensure from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health, or a related field.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required or equivalent
• CPR

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.
• Experience in patient assessment, family motivation, and communication with external review organization or comparable entities. 

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Skills in application of DSM methodology.
• Excellent telephone etiquette, tact, and audible speech, with good enunciation.
• Ability to interact effectively with persons of widely diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic classes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and skills in analyzing and evaluating information.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks and meet deadlines.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Organizational, time management, problem solving, crisis management skills as well as flexibility, creativity, and the ability to manage stress
• Understand appropriate clinical assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients.
• Understand admission and discharge criteria and function.
• Understand medical terminology, diagnostic terms, treatment modalities, and medical record keeping.
• Understand psychiatric evaluations, medical consultations, lab results, medication management, and other components of patient treatment.
• Sensitive and aware of diverse cultures and their practices

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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