Utilization Review Coordinator job vacancy in Chicago Behavioral Hospital – Jobs in Illinois

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Why Chicago Behavioral Hospital?

Chicago Behavioral Hospital (CBH) is a 147-bed acute care facility located in Des Plaines, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 2014. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotion and behavioral healthcare needs of adolescents, adults, and their families. We offer specialized inpatient programs and outpatient services proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness.

Chicago Behavioral Hospital is part of US HealthVest which is an innovative behavioral healthcare company that has redefined the psychiatric hospital space. There are nine hospitals throughout the United States within our hospital system.

If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today!

Title: UR Coordinator

Department: Utilization Management

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Location: 555 Wilson Lane, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Position Description:

The Utilization Review Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the Utilization Review Program. This includes the implementation of case management scenarios, consulting with all services to ensure the provision of an effective treatment plan for all patients, oversees the response to requests for services and interfaces with managed care organizations, external reviewers, and other payors.

Education: Degree in nursing, social work, mental health/behavioral sciences, or related field required; Masters degree preferred.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health treatment setting, including one year of managing a related function preferred. Experience in patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.

License: LSW, LPS, LCSW, or LCPC or applicable Illinois license preferred.

Chicago Behavioral Hospital offers competitive rates and benefits; time off, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k.

Equal Opportunity Employer