Utilization Coordinator
Company: LSSI
Location: Elgin
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Benefits and Perks: LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this
rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping
make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these
career advantages: On-Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages
through an app called Dayforce Wallet. Competitive salary based
upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. Salary
$25-$26.50/Hourly. Opportunity for advancement. Comprehensive
benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare
insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11
paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program,
and flexible hours. The paid training you need to learn, grow, and
succeed! Essential Functions: Manage authorizations for Residential
Programs, including but not limited to submitting required
documentation, completing initial and concurrent review in
collaboration with treatment staff, and coordinating appeals. Run
daily and weekly reports to monitor for failed activities and
failed claims specifically related to “No authorization” and “No
Active Treatment Plan”. Communicate information to program staff
and supervisors. Coordinate with Front Desk, Billing, Clinical, and
Program staff to maintain efficiency in obtaining authorizations.
Maintain familiarity with LSSI requirements and LSSI funding source
requirements as they relate to authorization responsibilities.
Respond to inquiries from external partners and communicate with
external partners regarding authorizations. Maintain familiarity
with Electronic Health Record and the ensure all documentation is
competed in a timely manner and in compliance with the standards
for LSSI and other regulatory bodies. Ensure adherence to ethical
standards of treatment, including NASW Code of Ethics. Maintain
familiarity with emergency procedures. Demonstrate professional,
positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity,
treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and
collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified,
respectful, honest and fair manner. Position Qualifications: High
school diploma or equivalent required. Associates, bachelors, or
masters degree preferred. One (1) to three (3) years experience in
substance use field preferred. Background check clearance required.
Annual TB test required. Demonstrated proficiency with Electronic
Healthcare Record documentation and review required. Familiarity
with accreditation and licensure standards preferred. Demonstrated
ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both
verbally and in writing. Excellent organization, presentation and
pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office
(Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related
software.
Keywords: LSSI, Chicago , Utilization Coordinator, Administration, Clerical , Elgin, Illinois
