ur coordinator

Job Description

We are looking for a UR Coordinator

Hickory Trail Hospital , a -bed behavioral health facility located just south of Dallas (Desoto, TX), has been providing quality health care to the residents of DFW since 8. Hickory Trail Hospital provides inpatient and day treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. Our professional staff individualizes care to uniquely fit the intensity and severity of each client's case and their family's needs. Because crisis occurs at all times of the day and night, our services are provided hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Utilization Review Coordinator (UR Coordinator) is responsible for managing the treatment activities offered to the patient, including the appropriate clinical screening of admissions, establishment of treatment plans, interface with the treatment team/external case managers/managed care organizations and implementation and supervision of the discharge planning. The UR Coordinator will provide clinical precertification information to patients, managed care companies, insurance companies and other third party reviewers to establish the length of stay or number of certified days.

Benefit Highlights:

-Challenging and rewarding work environment
-Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
-Competitive Compensation
-Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
-(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
-Generous Paid Time Off

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health or a Nursing degree is preferred.

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

Licensure: L.V.N., R.N., L.M.S.W. or LPC is preferred.

Additional Requirements: CPR and CPI training must be completed prior to beginning work. Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire. May be required to work flexible hours.

Universal Health Services (UHS):

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.6 billion in 0. In 1, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 0, ranked # on the Fortune ; and listed # in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has , employees and through its subsidiaries operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.