UM COORDINATOR

Job Opportunity At Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center, a subsidiary of UHS, is a private 182-bed hospital in Oakland Park, FL that specializes in the treatment of drug addiction, mental health issues, and concurrent disorders for adults and adolescents. Our professional staff members are committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive care that uniquely fits the intensity and severity of each patient's needs. This commitment extends to the family and community of our patients as a whole.

We are pleased to announce the following available position :

UM Coordinator

The UM Coordinator will coordinate and monitor appropriate utilization and documentation of services throughout the course of treatment for patients admitted to the inpatient and outpatient programs and coordinate authorization with third-party payors. UM Coordinators also review cases for appropriateness of admission, continued stay, and discharge planning.

Qualifications :

• Education / Training : Master's Degree, or RN Licensure from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health, or a related field. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required or equivalent CPR
• Experience : A minimum of two (2) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.
• Knowledge and Skills : Skills in application of DSM methodology. Excellent telephone etiquette, tact, and audible speech, with good enunciation. Ability to interact effectively with persons of widely diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic classes. Effective oral and written communication skills and skills in analyzing and evaluating information. Ability to concentrate on tasks and meet deadlines. Intermediate computer skills. Organizational, time management, problem solving, crisis management skills as well as flexibility, creativity, and the ability to manage stress. Understand appropriate clinical assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients. Understand admission and discharge criteria and function. Understand medical terminology, diagnostic terms, treatment modalities, and medical record keeping. Understand psychiatric evaluations, medical consultations, lab results, medication management, and other components of patient treatment. Sensitive and aware of diverse cultures and their practices.

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.