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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

**Position Summary** :

The Authorization Clinician for outpatient is responsible for the tracking and review of those cases requiring telephonic case management. Tracking is accomplished via computer. Pre-authorization and case management is done with reviewers at the Managed Care Organization that is responsible for approving a client's treatment.

The Authorization Clinician for inpatient is responsible for managing the authorization process for prospective patients and insurers. This involves determining an appropriate level of care based on established admission criteria; once those determinations are made, presenting the clinical cases to insurers and managed care companies to secure authorizations for admission to treatment at the St. Peters inpatient rehabs. Also responsible for: welcoming and registering incoming patients to rehab, screening prospective clients for placement into the numerous St. Peter's addictions programs & investigating delinquent accounts and securing payment for denials; The Authorization Clinician is instrumental in answering inquiries from referents and persons in the community seeking treatment for substance abuse, providing guidance to appropriate levels of care in the SPARC continuum or other agencies in the community.

**Education Requirements** : Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree with a QHP is required. Master's degree in a related field and QHP is preferred.

**Experience Requirements** : One to three years experience in the Behavioral Services field a prerequisite. Experience with insurance/managed care organizations a plus. Familiarity with PC basics necessary with the ability to learn new programs. Strong writing and communication skills are required, as well as knowledge of working with community agencies and managed care representatives. Experience working with a diverse population and a strong understanding of multicultural issues is preferred

Pay range: $24.60-$35.70

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran