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UT Southwestern Medical Center lists this Manager, Utilization Management (RN) - Texas Behavioral Health Center opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Texas Behavioral Health Center
The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas' Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.
When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds - 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW's first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.
As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas. Learn more about Texas Behavioral Health Center here!
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The RN Manager, Behavioral Health Utilization Management works under minimal supervision to provide leadership guidance to the Behavioral Health Utilization Management team by planning, organizing and supervising the activities of the staff. Develops policies and procedures for adherence to governmental and accrediting agency standards governing admissions, treatment and continued stay of behavioral health patients, including psychiatric and substance use disorder levels of care.
BENEFITS
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
5 years in a healthcare management or utilization management position
6 years nursing experience with three (3) years UM experience and
Experience in behavioral health utilization management, including psychiatric and/or substance use disorder levels of care, medical necessity review, payer authorization processes, and continued stay review and
1 year of experience implementing utilization management policies, procedures and protocols for mental health services, either as a provider or manager and
1 year of experience supervising mental health providers or behavioral health utilization management staff and
Proven record of identifying process improvement opportunities and
Requires strong negotiating, analytical and organizational skills as well as the ability to be flexible with changing needs and deadlines; the ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of associates, management and patients
Licenses and Certifications
(RN) REGISTERED NURSE Current Texas Registered Nurse license is required.
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree BA/BS degree
Acute inpatient behavioral health experience is strongly preferred
Knowledge of the healthcare revenue cycle, including insurance processes
JOB DUTIES
Ensures that behavioral health inpatient concurrent reviews and retrospective review requests are performed using nationally recognized and evidence based standards, including applicable psychiatric and substance use disorder criteria. Ensures quality of documentation and actively participates in managing behavioral health utilization across the Continuum of Care to full efficiency. Provides leadership guidance to the U
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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