Director of Utilization

Job description

Overview ​ Come join our team as a Director of Utilization at Sierra Tucson Behavioral Health! Delta Specialty Hospital is a place of hope and healing for individuals and families whose lives have been disrupted by medical and behavioral health challenges. Sierra Tucson is a place of peace, hope, and healing. On our serene, 160-acre campus, experienced professionals provide integrative, evidence-based care to help adults of all genders achieve lasting recovery from addiction and mental illness. Located in the foothills of the beautiful Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, Arizona, the 160-acre campus offers a natural healing environment with the highest level of confidentiality, serenity, and individual respect. The secluded setting is ideal for an atmosphere of tranquility as well as safety. PURPOSE STATEMENT: ​Direct and manage the day-to-day operations of the Utilization Review department. Responsibilities: ​ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - ​Monitor utilization of services and optimize reimbursement for the facility while maximizing use of the patient’s provider benefits for their needs. - ​Conducts and oversees concurrent and retrospective reviews for all patients. - ​Act as a liaison...