Utilization Review Specialist Job Summary: The Utilization Review (UR) Specialist is responsible ... Master's degree or clinical licensure (e.g., LSW, LPC, LCSW, RN) preferred.3 years in a supervisory ...
Utilization Review Specialist Job Summary: The Utilization Review (UR) Specialist is responsible ... Master's degree or clinical licensure (e.g., LSW, LPC, LCSW, RN) preferred.3 years in a supervisory ...
Utilization Review Specialist Job Summary: The Utilization Review (UR) Specialist is responsible ... Master's degree or clinical licensure (e.g., LSW, LPC, LCSW, RN) preferred.3 years in a supervisory ...
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Utilization Review Specialist Job Summary: The Utilization Review (UR) Specialist is responsible ... Master's degree or clinical licensure (e.g., LSW, LPC, LCSW, RN) preferred.3 years in a supervisory ...
Utilization Review Specialist Job Summary: The Utilization Review (UR) Specialist is responsible ... Master's degree or clinical licensure (e.g., LSW, LPC, LCSW, RN) preferred.3 years in a supervisory ...
Utilization Review Specialist Job Summary: The Utilization Review (UR) Specialist is responsible ... Master's degree or clinical licensure (e.g., LSW, LPC, LCSW, RN) preferred.3 years in a supervisory ...
Travel Nurse Manager (Full Time)
$90K - $95K/yr
Travel to and assist communities within designated territory to ensure nursing shifts are ... Registered nurse, rn, nurse, nurse consultant, lpn, wellness nurse, utilization review nurse, nurse ...
Travel Nurse Manager (Full Time)
$90K - $95K/yr
Travel to and assist communities within designated territory to ensure nursing shifts are ... Registered nurse, rn, nurse, nurse consultant, lpn, wellness nurse, utilization review nurse, nurse ...
Travel Nurse Manager (Full Time)
$90K - $95K/yr
Travel to and assist communities within designated territory to ensure nursing shifts are ... Registered nurse, rn, nurse, nurse consultant, lpn, wellness nurse, utilization review nurse, nurse ...
Travel Nurse Manager (Full Time)
$90K - $95K/yr
Travel to and assist communities within designated territory to ensure nursing shifts are ... Registered nurse, rn, nurse, nurse consultant, lpn, wellness nurse, utilization review nurse, nurse ...
Works with the Utilization Management team primarily responsible for inpatient medical necessity ... Therefore, this agent will not be traveling and will be reviewing information at the office.
Works with the Utilization Management team primarily responsible for inpatient medical necessity ... Therefore, this agent will not be traveling and will be reviewing information at the office.
Conducts prior authorization reviews to determine financial responsibility Qualifications * 2 years Inpatient background with Hospital Nursing (Med-Surg, ER) * Well versed in Utilization Management ...
Conducts prior authorization reviews to determine financial responsibility Qualifications * 2 years Inpatient background with Hospital Nursing (Med-Surg, ER) * Well versed in Utilization Management ...
... traveling and will be reviewing information at the office. Qualifications Utilization Review in ... Nurses who are used to doing both production and review work . RN required . Millemen is a MUST
... traveling and will be reviewing information at the office. Qualifications Utilization Review in ... Nurses who are used to doing both production and review work . RN required . Millemen is a MUST
Travel Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH · On-site
$1.9K - $2.6K/wk
Rapid Response Team utilization is part of standard practice on this unit * Epic EMR experience is ... reviewed every 4-week scheduling period * 16-week contract Requirements * Active OH or compact RN ...
Travel Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH · On-site
$1.9K - $2.6K/wk
Rapid Response Team utilization is part of standard practice on this unit * Epic EMR experience is ... reviewed every 4-week scheduling period * 16-week contract Requirements * Active OH or compact RN ...
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in ... reviewed every 4-week scheduling period * Day shift hours: 7:00-19:30; Night shift hours: 19:00-7 ...
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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio. & Requirements * Specialty: Pediatrics * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 07/20/2026 * Duration: 13 ...
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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio. & Requirements * Specialty: Pediatrics * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 07/20/2026 * Duration: 13 ...
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... team utilization, wound care/wound vac, and non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BiPAP, oxygen ... Travel RN - Emergency Dept About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American ...
... team utilization, wound care/wound vac, and non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BiPAP, oxygen ... Travel RN - Emergency Dept About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American ...
Vibra Travels is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in ... Before we submit you, we review the exact compensation package so there are no surprises later in ...
Vibra Travels is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in ... Before we submit you, we review the exact compensation package so there are no surprises later in ...
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio is required. * Valid Ohio driver ... Utilization review, and/or discharge planning experience desirable. Physical Requirements:
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio is required. * Valid Ohio driver ... Utilization review, and/or discharge planning experience desirable. Physical Requirements:
Vibra Travels is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio ... Before we submit you, we review the exact compensation package so there are no surprises later in ...
Vibra Travels is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio ... Before we submit you, we review the exact compensation package so there are no surprises later in ...
Travel CVPICU RN
Columbus, OH · On-site
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVPICU for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio. & Requirements * Specialty: CVPICU * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/03/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks ...
Travel CVPICU RN
Columbus, OH · On-site
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVPICU for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio. & Requirements * Specialty: CVPICU * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/03/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks ...
Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
$2.4K - $3.0K/wk
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab | Ohio, USA ?? ? Earn Up to $2,400- $3000/Week ? Ohio ? Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM ⏰ 40 Hours/Week ? 13-Week Travel Assignment ? Start Date: July 24, 2026 ...
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Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
$2.4K - $3.0K/wk
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab | Ohio, USA ?? ? Earn Up to $2,400- $3000/Week ? Ohio ? Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM ⏰ 40 Hours/Week ? 13-Week Travel Assignment ? Start Date: July 24, 2026 ...
Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Columbus, OH · On-site
$1.8K - $2.5K/wk
Rotating day/night contract is possible -- shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling ... Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American ...
Travel Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Columbus, OH · On-site
$1.8K - $2.5K/wk
Rotating day/night contract is possible -- shift assignments are reviewed every 4-week scheduling ... Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American ...
Travel Neonatal ICU RN
Columbus, OH · On-site
... review or interview with the NICU unit manager * Candidates who have worked permanently for this ... Travel RN - Neonatal ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American ...
Travel Neonatal ICU RN
Columbus, OH · On-site
... review or interview with the NICU unit manager * Candidates who have worked permanently for this ... Travel RN - Neonatal ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American ...
Travel PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH · On-site
$1.9K - $2.0K/wk
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio. & Requirements * Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start ...
Travel PCU Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH · On-site
$1.9K - $2.0K/wk
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio. & Requirements * Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start ...
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Job description
Position: Utilization Review Specialist
Job Summary: The Utilization Review (UR) Specialist is responsible for ensuring that clients receiving substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services meet clinical criteria for admission, continued stay, and discharge. This role supports compliance with payer requirements, maintains proper documentation, and collaborates with clinical and administrative teams to maximize reimbursement while ensuring high-quality, medically necessary care.
Reports to: VP of Revenue Cycle Management
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct initial and concurrent reviews to determine medical necessity using established criteria
- Submit authorization requests and clinical documentation to insurance providers in a timely manner
- Monitor authorizations and ensure services rendered align with approved levels of care
- Track and manage authorization expirations and initiate reauthorization requests as needed
- Review clinical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with payer and regulatory standards
- Ensure treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries support medical necessity
- Provide feedback to clinical staff to improve documentation quality
- Maintain adherence to HIPAA and confidentiality regulations
- Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and insurance companies for utilization review matters
- Participate in peer-to-peer reviews when required
- Address denials by gathering supporting documentation and submitting appeals
- Stay current with payer guidelines and regulatory changes affecting SUD services
- Collaborate with clinical, admissions, billing, and case management teams to ensure continuity of care and proper utilization of services
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and level-of-care needs
- Communicate authorization status and payer requirements to relevant staff
- Maintain accurate records of authorizations, denials, and appeals
- Track utilization metrics and identify trends to improve efficiency and reimbursement
- Participate in audits and quality assurance initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Experience/Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, nursing, social work, or a related field required.
- Knowledge of ASAM Criteria required
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in utilization review, case management, or clinical services within behavioral health or SUD treatment
- Experience working with commercial insurance, Medicaid, and/or Medicare preferred
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen
Desired Experience/Abilities:
- Master's degree or clinical licensure (e.g., LSW, LPC, LCSW, RN) preferred.3 years in a supervisory or management role within a behavioral health setting
- Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding systems, with relevant certification (e.g., CPC, CCS-P) or equivalent experience
- Understanding of medical necessity criteria, including experience with InterQual and/or Milliman (MCG) guidelines
Location: Columbus, OH
About Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions
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Industry
Offices of mental health practitioners
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Columbus, OH, US
Year founded
2018