Director of Utilization Review

Valley Hospital is a private 122 bed psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health care and chemical dependency. Valley Hospital is built on three core principles, outstanding care, compassionate people and unparalleled service.

Valley Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Director of Utilization Review to join our team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Review is responsible for the strategic direction setting, management, continuous improvement and maintenance of the Utilization Review Department. This role evaluates efficiency, appropriateness, necessity of the use of services with evidenced based criteria. Duties include, but are not limited to: managing utilization management data and information flow; ensuring that activities are integrated and non-duplicative; overseeing initial certifications and re-certifications as required; ensuring that reviews are completed in a timely manner; receiving, collecting and summarizing utilization-related data and ensuring the department is adequately staffed and trained. In addition, the UR Director prepares at least a quarterly report to be presented to the Medical Staff

Benefit Highlights:

• UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

Job Requirements

Education:

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or mental health/behavioral sciences, or related field required.

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health treatment setting. A minimum of one year experience in utilization management/review, psychiatric preferred.

Licensure:

• Current license or Social Work/Counseling license in the state of Arizona.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2018, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #268 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.