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Manager - Utilization Review

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Acadia Healthcare

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United States , El Paso

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Job Description:

Monitor utilization of services and optimize reimbursement for the facility while maximizing use of the patient’s provider benefits for their needs.

Job Responsibility:

  • Monitor utilization of services and optimize reimbursement for the facility while maximizing use of the patient’s provider benefits for their needs
  • Provide consultation and guidance regarding admissions and patient length of stay to a variety of payers
  • Secure authorizations with insurance companies for inpatient treatment and continue to obtain authorizations for duration of patient stay
  • Evaluate the utilization program for compliance with regulations, policies and procedures
  • Review clinical documentation from denied stays against criteria to determine if documentation is adequate for requested treatment
  • Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation
  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned

Requirements:

  • If applicable, current licensure as an LPN or RN 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 Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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