Utilization Management Director leads and directs the utilization review staff and function for a healthcare facility. Determines policies and procedures that incorporate best practices and ensure effective utilization reviews. Being a Utilization Management Director manages and monitors both concurrent reviews to ensure that the patient is getting the right care in a timely and cost-effective way and retrospective reviews after treatment has been completed. Provides analysis and reports of significant utilization trends, patterns, and impacts to resources. Additionally, Utilization Management Director consults with physicians and other professionals to develop improved utilization of effective and appropriate services. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to top management. Typically requires Registered Nurse(RN). The Utilization Management Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Utilization Management Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
UTILIZATION MANAGER
Position Description:
Under the direction of the Clinical Director, this position performs professional work involving the oversight of the delivery of mental health and addictive disease services. This position oversees and administers a wide range of services in a high-intensity clinical environment. These services include but are not limited to the following: a review of behavioral health and/or diagnostic assessments, training, and treatment plans. This position requires critical thinking skills, the ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently, and broad knowledge of the DSMV, therapeutic processes, and methodologies.
1) Submits the IRP, Behavior Rating Scale, and Authorization form to ASO or the appropriate CMO and add authorization for client services.
2) Corrects Individualized Resiliency Plans / Treatment Plans as specified by ASO or CMO's.
3) Send behavioral symptoms rating scale, reauthorizations and OTR form back to contractors for corrections as needed.
4) Utilization Manager needs to ensure that all initial and reauthorization treatment plans are SMART and Measurable prior to submitting them for final approval in the system.
5) Monitor MICP System and CMO system daily for approval of all initial treatment plans and reauthorization.
6) Clients in Brief/Ongoing put in ASO reauthorization along with the Treatment plan from Sharenote
7) Provides formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to staff members covering a variety of clinical and administrative topics.
8) Communicate with the immediate supervisor any concerns/needs of the Department and brainstorm solutions.
9) Input the initial treatment plan and ongoing goals into Sharenote.
10) Other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Riverdale, GA 30274