UR Coordinator

Overview

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Lakeside and we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Since 1969, Lakeside has been a premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region.

The 365-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospitals in the United States, located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Lakeside’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illness and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

The UM Coordinator possesses knowledge of psychiatric clinical diagnosis and the ability to articulate those indicators professionally. The UM Coordinator evaluates patient medical records to determine severity of patient’s illness and determining the appropriateness of level of care. Serves as liaison for patients and the hospital with insurance companies. Negotiates and advocates for patient length of stay and level of care.

Oversees utilization review activities with other departments to ensure reimbursement for services provided by the hospital. The UM Coordinator facilitates physician weekly staffing meetings and coordinates with physician’s outpatient offices for billing purposes. The UM Coordinator has a working knowledge of all levels of care offered and appropriately manages patient benefits.

• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
• 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off

Education
Bachelors prepared healthcare professional (Nursing, Counseling, Psychology or Social Work) required, MA/MSW or RN preferred.

Experience
A minimum of 3-5 years direct psychiatric patient care experience.

Licensure/Certification
Valid TN RN license, LCSW, or LPC preferred.

Knowledge
Must possess knowledge of psychiatric care, utilization review, insurance reimbursement procedures, DSM-V, etc. Advanced computer skills necessary. Strong analytical, organizational, verbal and written skills required.

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 were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and more across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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 support recruitment, selection, placement, promotions 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.

Skills
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.)

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