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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Utilization Review Coordinator Psychiatric Units

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeShippensburg, PA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Psychology or another related field and two years of experience in a health or human services agency are required under one qualification pathway.
  • Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a nurse, a degree from an accredited school of nursing, and two years of experience in a behavioral health treatment setting are required under the nursing pathway.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain ongoing direct contact with the attending practitioner, treatment coordinator, and other team members to support continuity of care and discharge planning.
  • Track utilization reviews and initiate the denial process as necessary.
  • Assist in coordinating transitions between levels of care.
  • Communicate and ensure proper documentation requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree or above from an accredited college, majoring in Psychology or another related field, including a practicum in a health or human service agency, is preferred.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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