Utilization Review Coordinator
Company: Your Behavioral Health
Location: Torrance
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description About Us: Your Behavioral Health is dedicated to
providing exceptional, evidence-based mental health and addiction
treatment through Clear Behavioral Health and Neuro Wellness Spa.
Our UR team plays a vital role in ensuring clients receive timely
and medically necessary care. Position Overview: We are seeking a
detail-oriented, proactive Utilization Review (UR) Coordinator to
support insurance authorization processes across all levels of care
— including Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP — as well as Transcranial
Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) services. The UR Coordinator will
collaborate closely with clinical teams and payors to advocate for
clients, secure appropriate insurance authorizations, and support a
smooth treatment experience. Key Responsibilities: Insurance
Authorizations: Obtain initial and concurrent authorizations for
Detox, Residential, PHP, and IOP programs Obtain TMS service
authorizations for Neuro Wellness Spa Conduct clinical reviews and
advocate with commercial health plans to support medically
necessary care Track authorization timelines and follow up promptly
on outstanding requests Documentation & Systems: Maintain accurate,
real-time records of authorization activity Gather and review
clinical documentation to support authorization requests Document
all communications with payors clearly and thoroughly Collaboration
& Communication: Communicate regularly with insurance
representatives, clinical teams, and leadership about authorization
status and updates Work collaboratively with the UR team to improve
processes and enhance coordination of care Denials & Appeals
Support: Assist with denial management, support appeal efforts with
case summaries and clinical data Help identify trends in
authorization delays or denials and provide input to leadership
Other Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support
team goals and company needs Qualifications: 1–2 years of
utilization review experience, preferably in behavioral health or
mental health settings Experience obtaining Detox, Residential,
PHP, and IOP authorizations with commercial payors Familiarity with
TMS treatment and authorization processes Experience with
commercial health plans and payor authorization protocols
Proficiency with EMR systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel Strong
written and verbal communication skills Ability to multitask,
prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Professional, collaborative, and passionate about patient advocacy
Why Join Us? Your Behavioral Health offers a supportive,
collaborative work environment where your contributions truly
matter. Join our team and help us advocate for access to
high-quality mental health care!
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