Payer Contracts Manager

This is a hybrid opportunity. The ideal candidate must be commutable to one of our facilities Nationwide.

This position is responsible for working directly with internal and external teams, including, but not limited to Legal, Clinical, Business Development and Patient Accounting to draft, negotiate, assess, and manage behavioral health contracts for Hazelden Betty Ford locations. The Contract Manager position must be an experienced negotiator, a subject matter expert in payer contracting for behavioral health. The role requires a self-starter, with persuasive communication and collaboration skills and the ability to effectively manage a demanding workload in the execution of multiple concurrent projects across geographic and organizational boundaries.

• Responsible for contract negotiations with both current and potential partners.
• Manage process for contract language
• Oversee contract compliance functions.
• Work in concert with the Revenue Analytics role to ensure proper financial modeling and forecasting prior to negotiations.

Requied Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field
• Minimum 5 Years' experience in the healthcare industry
• Experience in behavioral health contracting, negotiating, and contract administration
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting/financial implications of contracts
• Knowledge of business strategy and contractual requirements
• Ability to perform an in-depth evaluation of the contract's financial and technical performance.
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, and methods used in contracting
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business, behavioral health, or related field
• Experience contracting and managing Medicare and Medicaid Programs
• Working knowledge: Power BI, Microsoft suite of services, DocuSign and Adobe
• Experience presenting complex models to executive leaders

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is - at our core- a people-powered organization. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being "a best place to work" is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it's a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

We deeply value our employees. Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time-off
• Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.