This position is eligible for a 10K Sign-on bonus-Certain criteria will apply

Summary:

UCHealth is committed to expanding access to much needed behavioral health services. As a part of this commitment, a new 40 bed inpatient behavioral health program will be opening at the University of Colorado Hospital in 2023. This program will include two 20 bed adult units serving mood and thought disorders and a refractory depression program including ECT. We seek behavioral health clinicians who want to join us in providing trauma-informed and evidence-based care in a healing, state-of-the-art care environment. As a behavioral health clinician focused in utilization review at UCHealth, you will collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team and third party payors to obtain information supporting sustaining admission or preparing discharge plans. Whether an experienced behavioral health clinician or just starting in the field, UCHealth provides an exciting opportunity to be a part of a new program to establish and work in a collaborative and supportive working environment.

Work Schedule: Full Time Days

Responsibilities:

Coordinates with team members to obtain information that supports sustaining admission or preparing discharge plans. Collates/analyzes indicator data to support outcomes.

Analyzes admission and ongoing data for an assigned patient population to evaluate the propriety and necessity of services.

Determines, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions. Participates and/or arranges case reviews/care conferences to evaluate progress.

Assists with discharge planning and processes, including identification of community-based resources, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan. Assesses, collaborates and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.

Utilizes appropriate teaching methods and/or referrals to ensure patient/family educational needs are met. Participates and/or trains new staff, students and interns as assigned.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Minimum Required Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Addiction Counselor (ACD), or other licensure/certification may be acceptable as approved by department leadership.
• Minimum Experience: None Required. Preferred: 2 years' relevant experience.

The pay range for this position is: $31.61 - $47.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching
• Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• 5 year incentive bonus
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment:
UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

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