Utilization Management Administrator

Utilization Management Leader – Regional MBHOThe Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority, Inc. (NARBHA) has proudly served the people in its constituent counties for over 40 years.  NARBHA has been designated by the State of Arizona to develop, coordinate and manage publicly funded behavioral healthcare services throughout their region.  The position of Utilization Management Administrator is a new role created to develop and manage a comprehensive utilization management program.  You will be an active member of Chief Clinical Officer’s management team and will be responsible for developing utilization protocols and procedures to support for both new and existing services; monitoring, analyzing and reporting authorization and denial of service trends; evaluating service utilization across the regional service network; and implementing improvement strategies to achieve appropriate utilization of services.  This is a unique opportunity to shape the development, implementation and growth of a new department that assures appropriate utilization in accordance with clinical care standards, regulatory requirements and organizational goals and objectives.  Your work will NARBHA achieve a competitive performance edge.The ideal candidate has a successful track record of 7 years progressive experience in healthcare utilization management, knowledge of federal utilization requirements and experience in a managed behavioral healthcare organization.  You must be license eligible as a behavioral health professional in Arizona.  Working knowledge of the Arizona behavioral healthcare system is a plus.Nestled at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, the mountain community of Flagstaff has the charm of a small town with the diversity and opportunities of a big city. It is home to both a Historic District boasting buildings from the late 19th Century and the state’s burgeoning Bioscience and Technology fields that embrace the future. Northern Arizona University calls Flagstaff home and brings the added dimension of a college town.  Flagstaff is the cultural center of the area and provides its 62,000 residents with a variety of galleries and live performance venues.  With 283 precipitation-free days each year, it is not surprising that Flagstaff’s residents love the great outdoors and the mild climate that encourages year-round outdoor activities. Phoenix is two hours south.For more information, contact: Laura WrightThe Meyers GroupExecutive Search Consultantsat 301-625-5600 x 103, LDW@mr-themeyersgroup.com   MRINetwork, one of the world's largest search and recruitment organizations, has over 1,000 offices in more than 35 countries. Each office is a single point of contact that allows candidates to access high-quality positions virtually anywhere in the world. MRINetwork recruiters are industry specialists who typically have real-world experience in the industries they serve. LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ 85001 JOB CATEGORY: Medical/Health TYPE: Full Time, Employee JOB REFCODE: UM-NARBHA COMPANY: The Meyers group CONTACT NAME: Laura Wright PHONE: 301-625-5600 EMAIL: Apply by Email