Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center is a 97-bed facility located in Springfield, Illinois. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We are the only facility of our kind in Central Illinois! We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.
The Utilization Review Director oversees utilization management including, but not limited to: utilization review, case documentation, payer relationships, regulatory requirements, staff management and department administration. Supports the overall success of the hospital and promotes patient satisfaction, regulatory compliance and optimal reimbursement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversees all utilization management functions.
- Oversees precertification, concurrent, and discharge utilization reviews.
- Facilitates regulatory compliance by ensuring proper documentation and allocation of treatment resources.
- Serves as a key member of the hospital management team. Acts as a key participant in hospital operations meetings that drive financial and clinical results.
- Functions as a key liaison with all hospital physicians to align physician engagement with payer expectations, patient acuity and discharge planning requirements.
- Leads payer engagement activities including post payment reviews, payer audit oversight and denial/appeal oversight.
- Directs utilization management staff and performs all administrative department head functions.
- Oversees the Utilization Management committee structure. Develops and monitors utilization management plans.
Benefit & Rewards Highlights
- Retention Bonus Program
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuition savings
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Pet Insurance
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
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Requirements:
- Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) diagnostic codes with corresponding clinical assessment skills that support patient evaluation.
- Experience using data to identify trends. Ability to manage team productivity and compliance with required timelines.
- Knowledge of managed care payer business practices, behavioral health hospital operations and medical necessity determinations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills that drive departmental hospital engagement.
- 8-10 years of experience working in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting as a treatment team member or 5-7 years of experience in utilization management for both mental health and substance abuse behavioral health disorders.
- Education: Master's Degree required
- Registered Nurse License required
- Social Work, Marriage and Family, Mental Health Counseling (i.e. LPC, LMHC, LCSW, LCPC, LPCC) preferred
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Pay: $37.55 - $56.33 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
