Payer Contract Specialist

At Amatus Health, we offer a unique perspective in helping individuals heal from the disease of addiction and make a lasting recovery.

About the role

As a Contract Specialist, you will play a crucial role in implementing, monitoring, and administering Behavioral Health Commercial and Government Payer contracts. The Payer Contract Specialist is responsible for leading contract discussions and negotiations with leadership and key stakeholders. This role focuses on negotiating reimbursement rates, fee schedules, participation terms, and contract requirements, while developing strong relationships with payer contacts, leadership, and the credentialing team. You will maintain accurate documentation and contract records, track contracting activity, and support the organization’s growth by identifying opportunities and closing agreements.

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 with experience discussing reimbursement rates, fee schedules, and provider participation agreements
• Attention to detail and strong communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of Government and Commercial Payor Contracting experience, including negotiations, reimbursement, contract terms, amendments, renewals, and agreements
• Behavioral Health contracting experience a plus
• Understanding and ability to interpret Hospital contract language
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience

If you’re passionate about helping individuals overcome addiction and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Join our team of dedicated professionals committed to providing high‑quality care and services.