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Job Summary:
Reporting to the Clinical Director and working closely with the Clinical Team, this role plays a key part in ensuring the financial health of the organization. The position serves as a vital link between patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders and insurance providers, healthcare services, and billing operations. It is essential to the success of the companys programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Therapy/IOP Prior Authorizations (PARs):
- Confirm insurance coverage Monitor and track therapy sessions weekly Coordinate with therapists to obtain necessary documentation Prepare and submit PARs Upload and organize submissions; maintain tracking sheets Notify RMH Manager and therapists of authorization outcomes Residential Mental Health (RMH) PARs: Verify insurance eligibility Complete and submit RMH PARs Upload and organize documentation Communicate approval or denial status to RMH Manager and therapists Housing PARs (if applicable): Monitor the housing PAR request tracker Collaborate with therapists to write clinical snapshots Ensure accuracy of the tracker Inform the housing team of approved applicants
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required
- With at least 1 year experience in Prior Authorization.
General Duties:
- Respond promptly to emails and phone calls
- Provide timely updates to third-party payers
- Complete daily documentation
- Submit Superbills within 24 hours of patient discharge
- Attend all required meetings
- Support the Clinical Director, RMH Manager, and Therapy Team as needed



