Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Psychiatric Technician, Utilization Review Sacramento CA

Aug 26, 2025

Sutter Health

Entry Level, Licensed Practical Nurse | LPN | LVN, Psych | Behavioral Health | Mental Health, Utilization Management | Utilization Review

Employment Type:

Regular | Perm Employee

Schedule:

Full-time

Remote Status:

Hybrid

License:

CA

Sutter Health

Entry Level, Licensed Practical Nurse | LPN | LVN, Psych | Behavioral Health | Mental Health, Utilization Management | Utilization Review

Employment Type:

Regular | Perm Employee

Schedule:

Full-time

Remote Status:

Hybrid

License:

CA

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry

Position Overview:

The Utilization Review/Discharge Planner (UR/DP) performs chart review to determine the appropriateness of care to ensure effective quality and cost-efficient outcomes, coordinates all aspects of patient care involving all members of the health care team to develop an integrated discharge plan. Uses effective interpersonal skills in managing the complexity of interactions involved with the position. Must be able to communicate in a timely manner to insurance case management providers to assure continued and discharge utilization management appeals to patient care needs.

*This is a hybrid position (most days are remote and some days require onsite presence)

Job Description:

EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

  • HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
  • Other: Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program/Vocational Nursing Program

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

  • LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse
  • OR PSYT-Psychiatric Technician

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

  • Seasoned experience in psychiatric nursing, preferably in an inpatient setting is required.
  • Experience working with all age populations is required.
  • Demonstrates experience utilizing effective interpersonal communications, organizational and priority setting skills.
  • Demonstrates ability to plan, organize and support implementation of a patient focused program in a healthcare setting.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • The ability to work independently with a minimum of direction.
  • Critical thinking skills necessary to provide utilization review/discharge planning services appropriate to patients with complex medical, emotional and social needs.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and time management skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday – Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $35.96 to $46.03 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.