Job Description
Responsibilities Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center, a subsidiary of UHS , is a beautiful, conveniently located, private -bed hospital in Oakland Park, FL that specializes in the treatment of drug addiction, mental health issues and concurrent disorders for adults as well as adolescents. Our professional staff members are committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive care that uniquely fits the intensity and severity of each patient’s needs. This commitment extends to the family and community of our patients as a whole.
We are pleased to announce the following available
Utilization Management Coordinator
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its + locations!
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
The UM Coordinator will coordinate and monitor appropriate utilization and documentation of services throughout the course of treatment for patients admitted to the inpatient and outpatient programs and coordinate authorization with third-party payors. UM Coordinators also review cases for appropriateness of admission, continued stay, and discharge planning.
Universal Health Services, Inc . (UHS) knows what it takes to lead, inspire and succeed. One of the Nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, UHS owns and operates through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS ranks on the Fortune list of America's largest corporations with over , employees, and is consistently listed among Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" and one of the Most Meaningful Companies To Work For in America by Business Insider.
Qualifications Education/Training:
- Master’s Degree, or RN Licensure from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health or a related field.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required or equivalent
- CPR
Experience:
- A minimum of two (2) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.
- Experience in patient assessment, family motivation, and communication with external review organization or comparable entities.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Skills in application of DSM methodology.
- Excellent telephone etiquette, tact, and audible speech, with good enunciation.
- Ability to interact effectively with persons of widely diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socio- economic classes.
- Effective oral and written communication skills and skills in analyzing and evaluating information.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks and meet deadlines.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Organizational, time management, problem solving, crisis management skills as well as flexibility, creativity, and the ability to manage stress
- Understand appropriate clinical assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients.
- Understand admission and discharge criteria and function.
- Understand medical terminology, diagnostic terms, treatment modalities, and medical record keeping.
- Understand psychiatric evaluations, medical consultations, lab results, medication management, and other components of patient treatment.
- Sensitive and aware of diverse cultures and their practices