UR COORDINATOR

Doylestown, PA; Washington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a UR Coordinator to manage treatment activities, conduct clinical screenings, and liaise with external case managers. The role includes assisting patients with insurance processes and coordinating with managed care organizations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in social work or mental health, two years of clinical experience in a psychiatric setting, and demonstrate strong crisis intervention techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.
• Experience in patient assessment and communication with external review organizations.
• L.V.N., R.N., L.M.S.W. or LPC licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist potential patients in gaining access to support systems.
• Provide clinical precertification information for insurance companies.
• Coordinate with insurance companies in appeals and denials processes.

Skills

Crisis intervention techniques

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, mental health or Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

Who We Are: Canyon Creek Behavioral Health (affiliated with Universal Health Services) is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.

For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://canyoncreekbh.com/.

Position Summary

The 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.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist potential patients in gaining access to federal and state support systems.
• Consult with the business office and/or admission staff as needed to clarify data and ensure the insurance precertification process is complete.
• 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.
• Coordinate with the insurance company doctor in appeals process and denials process.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

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

Complete knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.

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