Utilization Review Specialist, Behavioral Health
Job Description
About the Role
Join Lifepoint Health as a Utilization Review Specialist – Behavioral Health in United States. Your experience matters Collin Springs-Changes Plano is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth. net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast.
Key Responsibilities
- provide exceptional care to others.
- provide care to people from all walks of life.
Requirements
- Completes pre and re
- certifications for inpatient and outpatient services.
- Reports appropriate denial, and authorization information to designated resource.
- Actively communicates with interdisciplinary team to acquire pertinent information and give updates on authorizations.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Lifepoint Health as a Utilization Review Specialist – Behavioral Health.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Utilization Review Specialist, Behavioral Health at Lifepoint Health a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Healthcare Administration healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Healthcare Administration — healthcare professional Career Context
This Healthcare Administration position at Lifepoint Health is open to healthcare professional candidates.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Utilization Review, Clinical Criteria, Managed Care, Authorization, Communication, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Documentation, Appeals. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Healthcare Administration role.
Core responsibilities: The Utilization Review Specialist is responsible for completing pre and re-certifications for inpatient and outpatient services, advocating for patients to secure necessary coverage. They will communicate with the interdisciplinary team and manage documentation and appeals processes.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k with Company Match, Tuition Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
10d ago
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