UR COORDINATOR

UHS • Kouts, IN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Center for Youth and Families is seeking caring and compassionate Behavioral Health Workers to join our clinical teams! Available Hours: PRN. Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) has been in operation since 1997, serving youth across the country that are in need of psychiatric treatment for variety of mental health issues. The Midwest Center is a respected healthcare provider, fully accredited, 74-bed private, residential treatment facility with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN. We are dedicated to care of the hearts and minds of our patients with compassion and superior quality behavioral healthcare services through our full-immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10 - 18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. The Patriot Support Program at Midwest Center offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of the children of active-duty military, reserve, and national guard members. Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other! Website: https://midwest-center.com/

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health or a Nursing degree is required.
• A minimum of two 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.
• RN, LSW, LCSW license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level