Payer Contract Specialist

About the role

At Amatus Health, we offer a unique perspective in helping individuals heal from the disease of addiction and make a lasting recovery. As a Contract Specialist, you will play a crucial role in implementing, monitoring, and administering Behavioral Health Commercial and Government Payer contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract discussions and negotiations with leadership and key stakeholders
• Negotiate reimbursement rates, fee schedules, participation terms, and contract requirements
• Develop strong relationships with payer contacts, leadership, and the credentialing team
• Maintain consistent follow‑up throughout the contracting process to drive agreements towards completion
• Track contracting activity, renewals, outstanding terms, negotiations, and follow‑ups
• Maintain accurate documentation and contract records
• Support the organization’s growth by identifying opportunities and closing agreements

Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong contract negotiation and closing skills, including experience discussing reimbursement rates, fee schedules, and provider participation agreements
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of Government and Commercial Payer contracting experience, including negotiations, reimbursement, contract terms, amendments, renewals, and agreements
• Behavioral Health contracting experience a plus
• Understanding and interpretation of hospital contract language
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience