Utilization Review Specialist – Behavioral Health

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🐊 Florida – Remote

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💵 $24 - $26 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

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Adolescent Wellness Academy

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2015

🏥 Healthcare

🧘 Wellness

Healthcare • Mental Health • Wellness

Adolescent Wellness Academy is a mental health treatment center dedicated to supporting teenagers aged 13-17 and their families. With locations in Broward and Miami-Dade, the academy offers specialized programs including outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and therapeutic day programs. Their evidence-based approach focuses on addressing various teen mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, and substance abuse, while also providing family-centered support to foster lasting positive changes.

📋 Description

• Verify benefits and eligibility prior to admission and throughout treatment • Complete pre-certifications, concurrent reviews, and re-certifications for PHP/IOP levels of care • Obtain Single Case Agreements with out-of-network payers • Build the medical necessity case using ASAM, LOCUS, and CALOCUS criteria • Prepare and submit appeals on denied authorizations • Maintain accurate, audit-ready authorization, denial, and SCA records

🎯 Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a UR/authorization specialist at the PHP and IOP levels of care for a mental health or substance use facility • Working knowledge of ASAM, LOCUS, and CALOCUS criteria and medical necessity standards • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple authorizations and deadlines concurrently • Strong familiarity with EMR platforms and authorization software • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advocate effectively with payers • Eligible for DCF and AHCA Level 2 Background Check • Preferred: CPT/ICD-10 and DSM-5 familiarity • Preferred: Multi-payer SCA experience • Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish) • Preferred: Kipu or similar EMR experience

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