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San Jose Behavioral Health is currently seeking a Utilization Review Specialist - PRN to assist the Utilization Department staff with comprehensive inpatient care and treatment within our 133-bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital. San Jose Behavioral Health is where adults and adolescents can receive comprehensive inpatient treatment for a range of behavioral and mental health disorders. Conveniently located in the heart of San Jose the hospital is easily accessible to residents in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and Alameda County.
Job Responsibility
Coordinate and assess the inpatient census for appropriate alternate health care service needs
Perform on-site and/or telephonic concurrent review of acute and sub-acute services, as well as pre-certification review for all services following the plans authorization guidelines
Coordinate with appropriate discharge planning processes, providing feedback on documentation processes
Function as a resource to the clinical team regarding approved criteria, practice guidelines and alternative treatment options
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 extensions and inform 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
Requirements
Associate Degree in Nursing(LPN/LVN/RN) Required
Two or more year's experience with the population of the facility preferred
Previous experience in utilization management is preferred
LMFT, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LPC-Iwithin 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)
Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work, Behavioral Health Or Mental Health, Nursing or Other related health field preferred
Nice to have
Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work, Behavioral Health Or Mental Health, Nursing or Other related health field preferred
Two or more year's experience with the population of the facility preferred
Previous experience in utilization management is preferred