Authorization Specialist/Unit Coordinator

• Register individuals for services, including Medicaid eligibility verification, health plan enrollment, and confirmation of third-party insurance coverage.
• Collect appropriate authorizations and release of information documentation.
• Verify insurance at admission, re-verify coverage for longer stays, and confirm coverage prior to discharge and claim submission.
• Obtain initial authorizations for treatment and assist with Medicaid applications as needed.
• Monitor pending Medicaid applications, identify coverage changes, and obtain updated insurance information from individuals or families.
• Support step-downs from other inpatient facilities by reviewing and obtaining initial authorization.
• Obtain clinical records and communicate needed information to physicians, nurses, and clinical team members.
• Serve as a key communication link between departments and disciplines to support smooth unit functioning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in inpatient utilization management, behavioral health, care coordination, and/or case management for high-risk populations.
• Experience with commercial and public payer sources preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of medical records, health insurance, and billing criteria preferred.
• Strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office products, spreadsheets, electronic health record systems, and database programs.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• Paid time off and paid sick leave, with eligibility based on employment status and hours worked.
• 401(k) retirement program with company match.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program and culturally sensitive EAP services.
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Employee wellness programs and recognition opportunities.

AllHealth Network (formerly known as Arapahoe Douglas Mental Health Network) is an organization that has been providing mental health and substance use counseling since 1955. We are deeply connected to our community in the south-Denver metro area. We are a mission-driven not-for-profit, private organization with a full array of clinical services available to all ages.

We are a trusted family of mental health and substance use providers. Our warm, smart, compassionate clinicians (counselors, therapists, social workers, psychiatrists, case managers, nurses) offer a consistent model of clinical excellence with a focus on personalized goals for treatment. Whether this is your first call to seek services, a mental health emergency, or if you have been a client with us for years, our providers are here to serve you with an open heart and mind.

C = Your neighborhood resource for...
Care: We offer same day walk-in initial appointments in Littleton and Parker and 24/7 crisis care.
Community: As a large community mental health center, we are able to offer mental health or substance use assessment appointments within 7 days of request.
Connection: We help you build social connections and understand the importance of belonging.
Crisis: our Walk-in Crisis center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide crisis evaluations for all ages.
Conversation: We have almost 200 clinicians working in various programs across our Network—20 of whom are trained in Dr. Brené Brown’s The Daring WayTM to provide powerful conversation with clients who want to live freely and authentically.
Counseling: Our highly skilled providers are trained in the latest, most effective, evidence-based practices with demonstrated outcomes.
Co-Occurring: We offer co-occurring treatment for those dealing with both mental health and addiction.