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A Center for Positive Change

Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents provides mental health services to males and females ages 8 to 18. Located in the greater Columbus, Indiana area, our 57-bed facility provides support to each child and teen that walks through the doors. We work with the resident, their family, and community partners to promote a smooth transition back into the home or, if necessary, an additional appropriate level of care.

The trained professionals at our center provide safe and individualized treatment goals for each patient. Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) increases the development of behavioral skills that can help patients build relationships, manage emotions, and cope more effectively with various life problems. In addition, our residential treatment program offers a balance of therapy, education, and fun activities in a safe, structured setting.

We focus on the needs and safety of our patients with 24-hour licensed staff supervision, which includes registered nurses.

The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance), a public-private partnership, has partnered with Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents, to strengthen the country’s clinical capacity to provide innovative suicide prevention and care. The partnership significantly advances one of the central priorities of the Action Alliance—to transform health systems and reduce suicides—and marks Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents’ commitment to be at the leading edge of the transformation.

We are currently seeking a Utilization Review Specialist. This is a full-time (32 ) day shift (Monday through Friday) 8am – 5pm position that requires no weekend or holiday work. This position qualifies for a $4000 Retention Bonus after completing 12 continuous months at full time status. Payout is: $2000 after 6 months and $2000 after completing 12 months.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Utilization Review Specialist is responsible for executing the UR function, which includes the implementation of case management scenarios, is responsible for the facilitation of clinical pertinence reviews on all patient admissions and continued stays, consulting with all services to ensure the provision of an effective treatment plan for patients. Oversees the response to requests for services and interfaces with managed care organizations, external reviewers, and other payors. Assures that good customer service practices are utilized. Maintains denials and appeals logs and reviews the progress of all appeals activity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor or associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school is highly preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health treatment setting. Experience and advanced knowledge of the utilization review process. Experience in patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities. Advanced experience and knowledge of the pharmacy prior approval process is required.

Licensure:  Must maintain a valid Indiana Registered Nursing and driver's license.

Additional Requirements: CPR Certification. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Due to our licensure and the age of the clientele we serve, there is an age requirement of 21 years.

 This position offers:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Short & Long term disability options
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid training
• Flexible schedule
• Free Meals
• Opportunities to earn additional income

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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